Vicksburg Civil War battle summary. ... Ulysses S. Grant's armies converged on Vicksburg, investing the city and entrapping a Confederate army under Lt. Gen. John Pemberton. ... Grant's successes in the West boosted his reputation, leading ultimately to his appointment as General-in-Chief of the Union armies. read more
The war around the Eastern seaboard, particularly in the stretch between Richmond and Washington, had become stalemated. General Lee had successfully stalled major attempts by the North to invade, but he could strike back successfully. read more
On July 4, Vicksburg surrendered after prolonged siege operations. 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. read more