The Siege of Vicksburg

The Siege of Vicksburg was a crucial military campaign during the American Civil War, lasting from May 18 to July 4, 1863. Union General Ulysses S. Grant aimed to capture the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to gain control of the Mississippi River. After prolonged fighting and strategic maneuvers, Grant surrounded the city, cutting off supplies and forcing the Confederate troops, led by General John C. Pemberton, to surrender. This victory effectively split the Confederacy and was a turning point in the war, boosting Union morale and solidifying Grant’s reputation as a key military leader.