18 mai 1863 - Siege of Vicksburg
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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.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 mai 1863
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 162 ans