The Battle of Vicksburg

The Battle

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How did it start?

The union troops snuck up on the confedrate troops.

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Which side won the battle?

The Union won!!!

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Union & Confederate Commanders/ Leaders

Union Ulysses S Grant 

Confederate John C Pemberton

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How did it start? Where and when did it take place?

May 18, 1863- July 4, 1863 

Vicksburg Mississippi

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When did Vicksburg surrender, and on what side did they surrender?

On July 4, 1836, they surrendered to the Union. 

Before the Battle

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What day did it start?

May 18 1863

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What leader started the battle.

Ulysses S Grant.

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what union win happened at the same time as this battle

The Battle of Gettysburg

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The strategic location of Vicksburg on which river made it a vital defensive point for the Confederacy, and a key objective for the Union?

The Mississippi River 

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Why did the battle start?

 Because of Vicksburg's strategic location on the Mississippi River, a vital waterway for both the Union and the Confederacy.

During the Battle

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This city, strategically located on high bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, became a major target for Union forces during the Civil War.

Vicksburg.

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The Union commander at the Battle of Vicksburg, known for his "unconditional surrender".

Ulysses S. Grant

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How many hours did the fight for?

4 hours straight 

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This Confederate general was in command at Vicksburg when the siege began and faced a difficult situation.

John C. Pemberton

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Did they go anywhere else for the battle? 

Yes, battles occurred beyond Vicksburg at Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion Hill, and Big Black River Bridge, all in Mississippi.

After the Battle

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what day did the battle end 

July 4 1836 

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How did the surrender of Vicksburg impact the morale of both the Union and the Confederacy?

 

It boosted Union morale and severely demoralized the Confederacy.

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What was the significance of the battle?

It gave the union control of the Mississippi River.

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What major military victory for the Union, achieved on July 4, 1863, resulted in the Confederate loss of control over the Mississippi River? 

The fall of Vicksburg?

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How did it end 

The surrender of Confederate General John C. Pemberton to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1863. This surrender followed a 47-day siege, during which Grant's forces effectively trapped the Confederate garrison within Vicksburg. After a failed attempt at an unconditional surrender, Grant offered to parole the Confederate soldiers, leading to their surrender on Independence Day.

Battle facts

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The capture of Vicksburg and Port Hudson gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, which helped to do what to the Confederacy.

Divide it and disrupt its supply lines

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The Battle of Vicksburg resulted in a decisive Union victory, with a large number of Confederate soldiers either killed, wounded, or what?

Surrendered

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What is the term for a period of time when an army surrounds a city, cutting off supplies and attempting to force surrender?

_Siege

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What battle strategies did the Confederacy use?

• Fortified Positions: Confederate forces built a series of forts and earthworks around the city, utilizing the natural terrain for defense. 

  
  

• Artillery and Rifle Pits: Confederate artillery was used to bombard Union positions, while rifle pits provided a strong defensive line. 
• Defense of the Stockade Redan: One key point of contention was the Stockade Redan, a log wall across a road, which was defended by Missouri Brigade riflemen. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Limited Resupply: The siege caused significant shortages of food and water within Vicksburg. 

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What battle strategies did the Union use?

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  Union Strategies:

  • Siege Warfare: Grant's strategy was to starve the city into submission by cutting off supplies and preventing reinforcements. 
    
    
  • Naval Support: Union gunboats bombarded Vicksburg and provided support during amphibious assaults. 
    
    
  • Mining and Explosives: Union troops dug tunnels under Confederate defenses and detonated explosives, creating large craters that were difficult to defend. 
    
    
  • Maneuvering: Grant moved his forces around the city to isolate it and prevent Confederate reinforcements from reaching Vicksburg. 
    
    
  • Coordination: Grant coordinated with naval commanders like Farragut and Porter to disrupt Confederate communications and supply lines.