After weeks of fighting, Vicksburg falls to the Union (may 18, 1863 – jul 4, 1863)
Description:
After six weeks, Confederate General John Pemberton surrendered, giving up the city and 30,000 men. The capture of Port Hudson, Louisiana, shortly thereafter placed the entire Mississippi River in Union hands. The Confederacy was split in two.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 18, 1863
jul 4, 1863
~ 1 months and 17 days