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

The Vicksburg Campaign (1862-1863) was a critical military operation during the American Civil War that marked a significant turning point in the conflict. Vicksburg, Mississippi, held strategic importance as it controlled access to the Mississippi River, a vital supply route for both the Union and Confederate forces. Under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant, the Union army launched a series of maneuvers to besiege the city, facing fierce resistance from Confederate General John C. Pemberto

The Battle for Vicksburg (1863) was a pivotal campaign in the American Civil War, centering on control of the Mississippi River. Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston aimed to reinforce the beleaguered forces of Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton, who was trapped in Vicksburg by Union forces under Major General Ulysses S. Grant. Vicksburg was strategically significant for both sides, as its capture would sever the Confederacy and enable Union control of the Mississippi River. Grant laid siege