18 h 43 min, 12 janv. 1862 ans - battle of vicksburg
Description:
From the spring of 1862 until July 1863, during the American Civil War (1861-65), Union forces waged a campaign to take the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi, which lay on the east bank of the Mississippi River, halfway between Memphisto the northand New Orleansto the south.The capture of Vicksburg divided the Confederacy and proved the military genius of Union General Ulysses S. Grant (1822-85).Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 h 43 min, 12 janv. 1862 ans
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 162 ans
