The Battle Of Vicksburg
Location
Warren County, Mississippi
Forces involved
confederate vs. union
Outcome and Significance
Union Victory. 19,233 casualties of which 10,142 were Union soldiers. With the loss of Pemberton’s army and this vital stronghold on the Mississippi, the Confederacy was effectively split in half. Grant's successes in the West boosted his reputation, leading ultimately to his appointment as General-in-Chief of the Union armies.
Commanders on both sides
Confederate- John C. Pemberton
Union- Ulysses S. Grant
Casualties
union- 4,835
confederate-32,697