Historian and author Terrence J. Winschel describes the May 16, 1863 Battle of Champion Hill, the decisive battle of U.S. Grant's campaign to capture Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Vicksburg Campaign - Overview
Civil War
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Vicksburg Campaign: Overview
April 30 - July 4, 1863
Historian Terrence J. Winschel provides a brief overview of the Vicksburg Campaign and the strategic importance of the Mississippi River during the Civil War.
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