118 The Civil War: Vicksburg Part III

We are continuing our narrative on the siege of Vicksburg. In
this episode we concentrate on the key moment in this campaign -
Grant crossing the Mississippi River and capturing the capital of
Mississippi, Jackson. In three weeks, Grant's army was able to
cut off the primary supply line and communication corridor from
Vicksburg to the rest of the Confederacy. In addition, Grant beat
back General Pemberton's only attempt to meet Grant outside of
the city, the battle of Champion Hill. This was one of Grant's
stellar campaigns and would set up the siege of Vicksburg.


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