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The Battle for Vicksburg

The Battle of Vicksburg was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War, underscoring President Lincoln's assertion that "Vicksburg is the key." As Union forces sought control of the Mississippi River, they faced fierce resistance from Confederate troops. Under the leadership of Ulysses S. Grant, Union forces laid siege to Vicksburg, leading to severe shortages of food and medicine for its inhabitants. Ultimately, on July 4, 1863, after months of hardship, Vicksburg surrendered, marking a crucial victory that split the Confederacy and advanced Union aims.

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The Battle for Vicksburg

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  1. “Vicksburg is the key!” –President Abraham Lincoln The Battle for Vicksburg

  2. The war in the West was fought at the same time at the war in the East East = Virginia, Maryland, PennsylvaniaWest = Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and Texas The Union plan was to take control of the Mississippi River… Overview

  3. Why would the union want control of the Mississippi River?

  4. April of 1862, 700 men and 18 ships set out to take New Orleans for the Union Led by David Farragut , these men battled their way past Fort Jackson and Fort St. Phillip By April 29th Farragut had subdued New Orleans, but most of the Confederate military and supplies had been sent to Vicksburg already David Farragut and New Orleans

  5. David Farragut

  6. Ulysses S. Grant

  7. Map of Vicksburg

  8. In early May of 1862, Farragut approached the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. By the middle of May Grant’s troops had laid siege to the city. Life in the city soon became difficult. Food and medicine began to run out. Quick Facts

  9. Ironclads were used to support the siege

  10. Union Troops surrounded the City

  11. Over 500 “cave Homes” were dug…

  12. The Civilians suffered as much as the soldiers

  13. Hunger and disease were rampant; horses, dogs and rats became food The Confederate soldiers threatened to mutiny Vicksburg surrendered on July 4th, 1863(10 months after Antietam) Quick Facts Pt.2

  14. “When we moved to the caves, I brought…” “Today I saw some soldiers who were…” “Tonight for dinner I had…” Cool Down

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