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Today in History: Battle of Chickasaw Bayou Begins in Vicksburg

12/26/2025

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On December 26, 1862, the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou commenced during the American Civil War. Confederate forces led by Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton successfully repelled Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman’s advance, which aimed to seize Vicksburg, Mississippi. This battle marked the beginning of the crucial Vicksburg Campaign.

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On December 26, 1862, the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou commenced during the American Civil War. Confederate forces led by Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton successfully repelled Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman’s advance, which aimed to seize Vicksburg, Mississippi. This battle marked the beginning of the crucial Vicksburg Campaign.