Major Battles of the Civil War

Ulysses S Grant and the fight for the Mississippi ► In the South, in , Ulysses S Grant was leading Union forces on a string of victories from Tennessee into Mississippi to capture the Mississippi River and cut the south in two. ► Grant’s success in these operations brought him to Lincoln’s attention and lead to him being named to command the Army of the Potomac for the rest of the war. Vicksburg Campaign Animated Battle Map

Siege of Vicksburg DateState Leaders N/S Victor & importance of outcome May 18 to July 4, 1863 Mississippi Ulysses S Grant John Pemberton Union victory Union control of Mississippi River (fulfilled a major part of the Anaconda Plan)