Siege of Port Hudson

The Siege of Port Hudson took place during the American Civil War from May to July 1863, near Louisiana. Union forces aimed to capture the Confederate-held stronghold controlling the Mississippi River, which was vital for transportation and supply routes. The Union laid siege, cutting off supplies and bombarding the defenses. After over a two-month blockade and intense fighting, Confederate troops surrendered in July, giving the Union control of the river. This victory, along with the fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi, significantly weakened the Confederacy by splitting their territory and gaining strategic control of southern waterways.