After weeks of fighting, Vicksburg falls to the Union. (18 mayo 1863 año – 4 jul 1863 año)
Descripción:
The 47-day Siege of Vicksburg eventually gave control of the Mississippi River—a critical supply line—to the Union, and was part of the Union's successful Anaconda Plan to cut off all trade to the Confederacy.
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fecha:
18 mayo 1863 año
4 jul 1863 año
~ 1 months and 17 days