Battle of Vicksburg

Dates and Location

• This battle took place in Warren County
• May 18-July 4, 1863

Generals

• Union: Major General Ulysses S. Grant
• Confederate: Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton

Generals

• Union: Major General Ulysses S. Grant
• Confederate: Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton

Battle Summary

• In May and June of 1863, Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s armies converged on Vicksburg, investing the city and entrapping a Confederate army under Lt. Gen. John Pemberton. On July 4, Vicksburg surrendered after prolonged siege operations.

Summary Cont.

• This was the culmination of one of the most brilliant military campaigns of the war. With the loss of Pemberton’s army and this vital stronghold on the Mississippi, the Confederacy was effectively split in half. Grant's successes in the West boosted his reputation, leading ultimately to his appointment as General-in-Chief of the Union armies.

Casualties

• 19,233 casualties of which 10,142 were Union soldiers.

Impact on the War

• Some even consider it to be the very turning point in the war, allowing the Union the regain its footing and win the upper hand.

Works Cited

• Kelly, Martin. "Civil War Siege of Vicksburg Outcome, Significance." N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2015.
• United States. National Park Service. "Battle Summary: Vicksburg, MS." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2015.
• N.p., n.d. Web.

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