may 18, 1863 - Siege of Vicksburg
Description:
The Siege of Vicksburg was a great victory for the Union. It gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union. Around the same time, the Confederate army under General Robert E. Lee was defeated at the Battle of Gettysburg. These two victories marked the major turning point of the Civil War in favor of the Union.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 18, 1863
Now
~ 162 years ago