BATTLE OF VICKSBURGBy Jake and Hannah

Mississippi It took place near Warren county Mississippi.It took place near the Mississippi River

around steep cliffs.It lasted from May 18, 1863 till July 4,1863

LeadersUnion ConfederacyUlysses S. Grant John C. Pemberton

What led to battleThe North wanted the southern port to

complete the Anaconda Plan.Once the plan is complete the south will be

divided into 2 main parts.

May

Gen. Grant led his soldiers to Vicksburg and started an attack on the confederacy .

The confederates new the land well but was at a disadvantage in the number of soldiers.

The Union started to get a big advantage over the confederacy because the confederacy was at a loss for soldiers.

People started to dig caves for shelter because artillery fire destroyed the home

June

July

The battle was finally coming to an end, on July 4 Pemberton sent a surrender note to Grant .

This ended the battle .

The Union won

Total38,000

The Union The Confederacy

Casualties 5,000

Casualties 33,000

Did You Know

The Battle was one of the longest battles in the war.

The Confederate Commander was from Pennsylvania.

There were many caves In this battle.