The objective was Vicksburg, the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi.
To gain control of the Mississippi River and defeat the Confederacy
The Mississippi River
The Siege and Capture of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy in two.
The battle of Vicksburg.
Anaconda plan
the anaconda plan
The splitting of the Confederacy into two parts.
Anaconda Plan
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river