Civil War Battle at Vicksburg

The battle of Gettysburg and Vicksburg in 1863 were the most significant battles of the civil war. These battles changed the tide of the war greatly by crippling the Confederate forces while providing hope for the Union. While both battles were won by completely different strategies both contributed greatly to the end result of the “Terms of Military Convention” which was the souths defeat agreement. These battles defended the north, reduced the fighting power of the south and pushed the remaining confederate’s forces back.

Major General Ulysses S. Grant and his Army met on the Mississippi River in the Summer of 1863. They trapped a Confederate Army under the control of Lt. Gen. John Pemberton. He surrendered to General Grant because he was out numbered two to one. He surrendered on July 4th. Grant’s activities at Vicksburg was considered one of the most brilliant attacks of the war. This victory led to Grant being promoted to

Ulysses S. Grant General Ulysses S. Grant's brilliant siege of Vicksburg had a significant impact on the surrender of the Confederacy. This Vicksburg campaign was significant due to the fact that it basically gave the Union total control of the Mississippi River. This meant the isolation of the West and basically a clear waterway for supplies to reach the Deep South. Once this waterway was open arms, food, and soldiers could be provided for the Union soldiers in the South and open a devastating wound in the heart of the Confederacy. Once Vicksburg had been taken the West would basically be isolated and under the Unions control; in addition Grant could focus on the heart of the South. Once Vicksburg was captured, and Grant advanced

(Williams 3) Grant began to make plans for a campaign against Vicksburg. The campaign in the American Civil War culminating in the surrender of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1863. General Ulysses S. Grant with the largest force, about 67, 000 men. I was to guard rail communications and occupy towns in the Union. It held territory in the west, but he would concentrate on taking Vicksburg. Vicksburg is the last principal confederate bastion on the

Sherman’s March The March through Georgia and South Carolina, lead by General William Techumseh Sherman, was the turning point in the American Civil War. There had been heavy fighting in Tennessee and Kentucky. General Sherman requested permission to take a very large army to the Atlantic Ocean through North and South Carolina, Georgia, then turning North back through the Carolinas and then Virginia. He would divide the Confederate states by blazing a path through the middle of them, foraging and destroying anything of military importance to the Confederates. General Sherman's March achieved his goal, from a military standpoint, but the way his army accomplished it, many southerners say was despicable. The most famous portion of

The three probably most important battles of the Civil War were great victories, but came at a price. The Confederate army surrendered at the battle of Vicksburg on July 4th 1863. They were sad and ashamed after prolonged violent attacks. This was the end of one of the

The End of the American Civil War The purpose of this paper is to show the events surrounding the end of the American Civil War. The two sides which were at war was the union and the confederacy. Which was basically the United States separated into 2 sections going at war

     Grant's next important battle was at Shiloh, or Pittsburgh Landing, Tennessee on April 6th and 7th, 1862. Early in the morning of April 6th, General Albert S. Johnston's Confederate Army burst through the unfortified Union near Shiloh meetinghouse and threatened to drive Grant's men back into the Tennessee River. Historians differ on almost every aspect of the battle, but at any rate on April 7th Union forces recaptured the initiative and drove the Confederates back in great disorder.

May-June 1863 Vicksburg. This battle was also a big deal for both sides. It was the main transport way for supplies, food, water, and troops. It is the North’s way to win the war if they win the fort. If we lose the fort we would lose are main transport way and would start breaking down. We would start slowing down and loss a lot of hope. If the Union takes the fort they will control the Mississippi, and use it against the Confederates so they don't get food, water, and supplies.

It can be debated where exactly the Union was able to claim its victory during the War Between the States. Most people could narrow the turning point in the war to Gettysburg and Vicksburg. The battle of Gettysburg was a very tragic loss for the South, but the battle at

Moreover, the battle of Vicksburg is another factor that lead to weaken the South. This battle although not very known or important, it made it possible in taking control of the Mississippi River which made things easier to battle. General Grant planned things very well that strategically it was important during the war.

Commander asked Grant for terms and conditions of surrender. Grant demands unconditional surrender, but Pemberton refuses. Later Grant offers that instead of taking Pemberton army prisoners, he will release them and many will go home. They finally surrendered on July 4. After five days at Port Hudson, Louisiana, the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi, which split Confederacy into two. Wild Scott's Anaconda plan brought victory to the union after months of success. The Union army gain of the river Vicksburg Mississippi, therefore dividing confidence and ending with the surrender of General Pemberton. Ulysses S. Grant also union used total war to there advantage, which is the systematic structure of the entire land. This total warfare was considered similar to genocide. The battle was purely won on the basis of cruelty to the civilians and army men. Grant losses 10,000 killed wounded or missing, and many losses of Confederates too. Many Civilians were killed. But this battle was a turning point of the war, as Mississippi river was under control of Unions no Confederates were not able to send supplies across its width. Texas-Mexico border were the borders from where suppliers supplies and it was impossible for even French to cross the Mississippi River.

After suffering a major loss at the battle of Shiloh, general Ulysses S. Grant of the Union army led his army south to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Vicksburg was a major Confederate stronghold that held a large supply of supplies essential to war efforts. The Union controlled a small strip of land beside the Mississippi river, right between Vicksburg and Port Hudson. Taking the stronghold would be vital for the Union to claim control over the Mississippi river, which would be a massive strategic advantage.

Student Name: Logan Bennett Topic: The Siege on Vicksburg Topic Paragraph: Did you know that the siege at Vicksburg was a major turning point in the war for the Union? In 1863 General Ulysses S. Grant would attack Vicksburg from the west side where there were no barriers. For more than six weeks, Grant laid siege on Vicksburg. Grant would block out the enemy so they could not escape and they were forced to surrender. Finally on July 4th, 1863 the confederates surrendered Vicksburg. Ulysses S. Grant would lead the Union army to victory at the Siege of Vicksburg. However, Grant attacked Vicksburg before and failed. The next time he attacked Vicksburg, he won. General John C. Pemberton would lead the confederates in the siege of Vicksburg. Pemberton

An interesting turn of events would soon favor the Federal Army as General J.E.B. Stuart and his cavalry were north and east of Gettysburg causing a lot of fear in the North but consequently were not performing adequate reconnaissance, the result was that General Lee did not know where General Meade and the Army of the Potomac were or what their strength was (Freeman, 147). When Confederate General Henry Heth moved into