The Union referred to the people of Vicksburg as "the besieged." This term highlighted their situation during the Civil War when the city was under siege by Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant from May 18 to July 4, 1863. The siege ultimately resulted in the city's surrender, which was a significant turning point in the war.
I believe both sides call it the Siege of Vicksburg.
Vicksburg surrendered on July 4th, 1863.
Vicksburg was a confederate stronghold on the Missippi River.
The battle of Vicksburg
The commanding Union officer was U.S. Grant.
I believe both sides call it the Siege of Vicksburg.
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The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
The Union could control the Mississippi River from Vicksburg
Vicksburg - U.S. Grant (Union) Gettysburg - George Meade (Union)
The Union did: Grant at Vicksburg, Meade at Gettysburg.
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The Union took over the Mississippi river and the city of Vicksburg
Vicksburg surrendered on July 4th, 1863.
The Union Army.
The Union
did the win of vicksburg give union ful control over mississipi river