20h 19min, jul 4, 1863 y - Vicksburg Battle
Description:
Because of the Union naval blockade of Southern ports, Confederate cotton had to be shipped across the Mississippi River, through Louisiana and Texas and out of Mexico to sell to European markets. Vicksburg, a Confederate stronghold on Mississippi, fell to the Union.Added to timeline:
Date:
20h 19min, jul 4, 1863 y
Now
~ 160 years ago
