4 jul 1863 año - Vicksburg surrenders (July 1863)

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Gen Grant given command of the Union forces attacking Vicksburg ; Fortress of Vicksburg was on hairpin turn of Miss, was S’s sentinel protecting lifeline to W supply; Siege of Vicksburg = his best-fought campaign; City surrendered on July 4 1863 w/ garrison reduced to eating mules and rats;

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