During the American Civil War, two battles in particular helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River. The first took place in 1862 and culminated in the capture of New Orleans by Union forces. The second took place in 1863 and ended with the Union capture of Vicksburg (Mississippi).
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The Confederate leader at the Battle of Vicksburg, a significant confrontation along the Mississippi River during the American Civil War, was General John C. Pemberton. He commanded the Confederate forces defending the city of Vicksburg against Union General Ulysses S. Grant's forces. The siege lasted from May 18 to July 4, 1863, ultimately resulting in a decisive Union victory. Pemberton's surrender marked a turning point in the war, giving the Union control of the Mississippi River.
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The Battle of Hova, also known as the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes, took place in the year 1047. It was a conflict between the forces of William the Bastard (later known as William the Conqueror) and the combined forces of the French nobles. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for William, solidifying his control over Normandy.
The decisive battle of the French and Indian War was fought at the Battle of Quebec in 1759. It took place outside the walls of Quebec City in Canada. British forces, led by General James Wolfe, defeated the French army under General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, which ultimately resulted in British control of Canada.
The Battle of Vicksburg was a turning-point in the American Civil War. Ending in a Union victory in July of 1863, the battle yielded control of the Mississippi River to Union forces and opened up the Deep South (Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina) to Union invasion.
The Battle of the Pyramids, also known as the Battle of Embabeh, was fought on July 21, 1798 between French forces led by Napoleon Bonaparte and local marmaluke forces. The battle was a decisive victory for the French. It was Napoleon who called it the Battle of the Pyramids as they were visible in the distance.
The most decisive moment in the battle of Narnia is when Aslan returns and leads the charge against the White Witch's forces, inspiring hope and rallying the troops to victory. His involvement shifts the tide of the battle and symbolizes the ultimate triumph of good over evil in the story.
As the outcome of the battle led to the evacuation of the whole Northern Virginia by the US forces it was a decisive tactical and strategical success for the Confederates
The Battle of Santiago, part of the Spanish-American War, took place in July 1898. Approximately 1,500 American soldiers died during the battle, primarily due to disease rather than combat. The battle was significant in securing American control over Cuba and marked a decisive victory against Spanish forces.