Discover the agonizing choices of 6 Civil War generals who fought against their home states, redefining loyalty, family bonds, and American military history.
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How the Union Captured Vicksburg—And Seized the Key to Civil War Victory
Discover how the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863 split the Confederacy, gave the Union control of the Mississippi, and permanently turned the tide of the Civil War.
Battle of Vicksburg: Siege, Battlefield & Park
Explore the history of the Battle of Vicksburg. Learn how Ulysses S. Grant’s 47-day siege secured the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in 1863.
Massive Siege of Vicksburg Leads to Union Victory
Discover the history of the Siege of Vicksburg. Learn how Ulysses S. Grant’s brilliant campaign split the Confederacy and altered the American Civil War.