The Battle for Vicksburg (1863) was a pivotal campaign in the American Civil War, centering on control of the Mississippi River. Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston aimed to reinforce the beleaguered forces of Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton, who was trapped in Vicksburg by Union forces under Major General Ulysses S. Grant. Vicksburg was strategically significant for both sides, as its capture would sever the Confederacy and enable Union control of the Mississippi River. Grant laid siege

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📍Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi - where history comes alive. From the Siege that changed the war to the ironclad USS Cairo, this park is unforgettable. #militaryhistory #civilwarhistory #AmericanHistory #vicksburg | Lambertfilms