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Today in History: Grant's Army Advances for Vicksburg Siege

5/18/2025

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On May 18, 1863, during the American Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant led his Army of the Tennessee across the Big Black River, setting the stage for the Siege of Vicksburg. This strategic maneuver aimed to encircle the Confederate forces, ultimately leading to their surrender and a significant Union victory in the war.

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On May 18, 1863, during the American Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant led his Army of the Tennessee across the Big Black River, setting the stage for the Siege of Vicksburg. This strategic maneuver aimed to encircle the Confederate forces, ultimately leading to their surrender and a significant Union victory in the war.