Battle of Vicksburg

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Dates: May 18-July 4, 1863

Alternate Names: None

Location: Warren County, Mississippi

Campaign: Grant’s Operations against Vicksburg (1863)

US Commander: Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant

US Forces Engaged: 77,000

US Estimated Casualties: 10,142

CS Commander: Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton

CS Forces Engaged: 33,000

CS Estimated Casualties: 9,091

Result: Union victory

NPS Battle Summary

In May and June of 1863, Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s armies converged on Vicksburg, investing the city and entrapping a Confederate army under Lt. Gen. John Pemberton. On July 4, Vicksburg surrendered after prolonged siege operations. This was the culmination of one of the most brilliant military campaigns of the war. 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.

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