The Turning Point at Vicksburg: a Siege that Shaped the Civil War
Words: 397 1563In the heart of the Civil War, a battle unfolded not with a barrage of bullets, but with the slow, relentless squeeze of a siege. The Siege of Vicksburg, spanning from May 18 to July 4, 1863, wasn't just another skirmish in a war marked by bloodshed; it was a chess move that ultimately cornered the Confederacy, altering the war's momentum. This essay dives into the strategic showdown at Vicksburg, its nail-biting execution, and how it reshaped the Civil War's […]