17 h 53 min, 22 mai 1863 ans - Vicksburg
Description:
Battle for control of the strategically important city of Vicksburg; located along the Mississippi River in Mississippi. US president Abraham Lincoln realized the importance of capturing Vicksburg; and said "Vicksburg is the key, the war can never be brought to a close until that key is in our pocket.". General Ulysses S. Grant. Grant vs William T. Sherman and John McClernand. Union Victory.
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Date:
17 h 53 min, 22 mai 1863 ans
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 162 ans