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It allowed the Union Army to have total control of the Mississippi River.
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Was the battle of Vicksburg was one of General Lee's most important victories?
General Grant, a Union General, won the battle of Vicksburg. He defeated the Confederate Army of General Pemberton. Jefferson Davis, The President of the Confederacy, tried to micromanage the battle from Richmond, Virginia, instead of letting General Joseph E. Johnson run it from on site.
Why was it so important for the Union Army to defeat the Confederate Army at the battle of Gettysburg in 1863?
To deny Lee the psychological triumph of having invaded the North. Also, in the run-up to the battle, to keep Lee occupied, so that he could not send troops West to help at the siege of Vicksburg.
Why was the battle of Chrysler's Farm so important?
The Battle of the Chrysler's Farm was so important because it was the Americans last attempt of getting Montreal, and it was considered by many to be a disastrous defeat for there army.
What was the role of the confederate solder at the Battle of Gettysburg?
depends on which solider because there were a lot, but the main goal was to defeat the union.
Who won the frist Battle of Bull Run?
It was a crushing US defeat for General McDowell. Confederate victors were generals Beauregard and J.Johnston. The battle was in the Summer of 1861.
What battle a disastrous charge against forces hold the cemetery ridge tp confederate defeat?
I believe it was Battle of Gettysburg
What southern city did the union army capture to take control of the Mississippi river?
Vicksburg. It split the Confederacy in two, isolated the forces to the West of the river, and denied the enemy the use of this important waterway for the movement of men and materials. By ending the war in the Western theatre, it released Grant for important work in Tennessee.===================================================Falling to the Union forces after a 40 day siege, the Confederate defeat at Vicksburg is considered a major turning point in the Western theater of the Civil War. When the Confederate garrison surrendered their fortifications on July 4th, 1863, the Union military gained complete control of the Mississippi River.
In what sea battle did the Japanese suffer a disastrous defeat?
Midway
This Northerner general was the one most responsible for taking the Mississippi River?
Ulysses S. Grant was the general who was responsible for taking the Mississippi River. During the Vicksburg Campaign, Grant gained control of the river, a major Confederate defeat. Grant and Confederate Lt. General Pemberton clashed in the Battle of Vicksburg.
Was the battle of Vicksburg was one of General Lee's most important victories?
General Grant, a Union General, won the battle of Vicksburg. He defeated the Confederate Army of General Pemberton. Jefferson Davis, The President of the Confederacy, tried to micromanage the battle from Richmond, Virginia, instead of letting General Joseph E. Johnson run it from on site.
What is the battle in which Grant used a military tactic known as siege to defeat the Confederates?
Vicksburg.
In the Battle of Seven Pines what saved the Union Army from a potential disastrous defeat?
arrival of union reinforcements
What divice helped in the defeat of confederate forces at the battle of Gettysburg?
The Telegraph
Why was it so important for the Union Army to defeat the Confederate Army at the battle of Gettysburg in 1863?
To deny Lee the psychological triumph of having invaded the North. Also, in the run-up to the battle, to keep Lee occupied, so that he could not send troops West to help at the siege of Vicksburg.
Why is Shiloh considered a confederate defeat?
The Confederate troops caught Grant's army off guard and almost won the battle on the first day.
What was the significance of the battle of the Gettysburg?
The Union troops were able to defeat the Confederate troops that had invaded the North
Why was the defeat of Vicksburg a significant loss for the Confederate Army?
The defeat of Vicksburg in July 1863 was a significant loss for the Confederate Army because it gave the Union control over the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two. This strategic blow hindered the movement of troops and supplies, severely weakening the Southern war effort. Additionally, the loss demoralized Confederate forces and bolstered Union morale, marking a turning point in the Civil War. The fall of Vicksburg also allowed Union General Ulysses S. Grant to gain prominence, leading to further Union successes.
