Battle of Vicksburg (may 18, 1863 – jul 4, 1863)
Description:
Different kind of war- violence on citizensGrant surrounds the town, not allowing imports or exports (people begin to starve)
Civilians escape to caves to hide for MONTHS
*Surrender = Union control of MR*
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Date:
may 18, 1863
jul 4, 1863
~ 1 months and 17 days