18 magg 1863 anni - Battle of Vicksburg
Descrizione:
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 marketsVicksburg, a Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi fell to the Union
Outcome: Union victory, casualties 19,233 total (10,142 Union; 9,091 CSA)
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Data:
18 magg 1863 anni
Adesso
~ 161 years ago
