The Union Siege of Vicksburg. #civilwar #mostfamouschallengeafter #RobertELee #grant The Battle of Vicksburg (May 18 – July 4, 1863) was a decisive Union victory during the American Civil War that split the Confederacy in two and gave the North control of the Mississippi River. It is considered one of the primary turning points of the war, occurring concurrently with the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg. | Jeff Schreckler

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the 1863 Siege of Vicksburg. Learn why the battle was such an important turning point of the Civil War tonight at 8 on Aerial America: Mississippi. http://bit.ly/2JmvqPu | Smithsonian Channel

182K views · 3.2K reactions | Want to learn more about the Vicksburg Campaign but don’t know where to start? Watch our animated map of Vicksburg to learn more about the strategic importance of this city along the Mississippi River and why its capture was a turning point for the Union Army. The video also details the Battle of Port Gibson, Battle of Champion Hill, Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton’s surrender, and more. | American Battlefield Trust | Facebook

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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