Siege of Vicksburg (18 май 1863 г. – 4 июл 1863 г.)

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The battle was the last military action in the Vicksburg campaign. The Siege of Vicksburg was an important victory for the Union as it gave them the Mississippi river. However, the South was divided because of their loss of the Mississippi River. It also cemented Ulysses S. Grant's reputation as a military leader.

Location
Vicksburg, Mississippi

Casualties
Union- 4910
Confederacy- 32,363

Major Generals
Union- Ulysses S. Grant
Confederate- John c. Pemberton

Result
The Union claimed victory and the Missippi river, however, the South was split in half since the Union controlled the river

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