Seige of Vicksburg (may 18, 1863 – jul 4, 1863)
Description:
It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River in the American Civil War. By having control of the river, Union forces would split the Confederacy in two and control an important route to move men and supplies.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 18, 1863
jul 4, 1863
~ 1 months and 17 days