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The first assault on Vicksburg began on May 19, 1863. The assault failed so Ulysses S. Grant launched another assault on May 22; this time with his full force. The second assault was also a failure. After two failed attacks Grant lay siege to the city on May 25, 1863. After six painful weeks of fighting and starvation Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton surrendered the fortress of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.
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When did the siege of louisebourg end?
1987
What exact date was the start of the civil war to the end?
1
How many days have passed since September 4 2004?
It is 2353 days from the start date to the end date, end date included Or 6 years, 5 months, 9 days including the end date.
What was the condition of the men in the Vicksburg battle?
Except for cases of malaria from marching through the swampy bayous, the Union army was fairly healthy, on a par with Union armies in the East. Near the end of the siege, the Confederates were malnourished and suffered from a number of diseases such as scurvy and rickets.
When did the Battle of Vicksburg end?
Grant received Pemberton's surrender on July 4th, 1863.
