Vicksburg was, indeed, the last Confederate fort on the Mississippi, and its presence allowed Texas beef and other goods to cross into the Eastern Confederate states. By taking this crucial point, the Federals split the Confederacy in two, following the very good advice to "divide, and conquer."
The Siege of Vicksburg was fought in the vicinity of Vicksburg, MS.
I believe both sides call it the Siege of Vicksburg.
Yes, Vicksburg is on the Mississippi.
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Vicksburg, Mississippi is located on a hairpin bend in the river.
The Siege of Vicksburg was fought in the vicinity of Vicksburg, MS.
The Siege of Vicksburg lasted from May 18 through July 4.
I believe both sides call it the Siege of Vicksburg.
Vicksburg is located in the state of Mississippi.
The Siege of Vicksburg occured in and around Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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He employed a strategy known as a "siege" to capture the city of Vicksburg.
On July 4, Vicksburg surrendered after prolonged siege operations.
Vicksburg was the site of the siege, not a commander of the battle.