Vicksburg Victory and the Fight for Port Hudson and Mississippi River
Vicksburg Victory and the Fight for Port Hudson and Mississippi River FROM THE LECTURE SERIES: THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR The Vicksburg siege was undoubtedly a difficult time for both the soldiers and the civilians, but it ultimately ended with a retreat of the Confederates– a huge victory for the Union. Next in line was a challenging fight for Port Hudson and the Mississippi River. Let’s have a look at events that took place during those fights. Port Hudson resembled Vicksburg in many ways. Nathaniel Prentice Banks, moved against a strong point on the Mississippi River, facing the determin...
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