Life for the Confederate troops and civilians was pretty bleak. They hunkered down in the earthworks waiting for relief and listening to the constant bombardment while starving to death. Union troops had few such problems after they reestablished their supply lines.
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.
After a lengthy siege
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.
A siege
The Siege of Vicksburg occured in and around Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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1863
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He employed a strategy known as a "siege" to capture the city of Vicksburg.