In the build-up to this battle, Grant's forces utilized the fleet of David Porter to move northeast, where his forces took Port Gibson and Grand Gulf before blocking the forces of Joseph Johnston. John Pemberton's forces retreated from Big Black River to the site of this bat
In the build-up to this battle, Grant's forces utilized the fleet of David Porter to move northeast, where his forces took Port Gibson and Grand Gulf before blocking the forces of Joseph Johnston. John Pemberton's forces retreated from Big Black River to the site of this battle, which culminated in isolating the western part of the Confederacy. Won a day after Gettysburg, name this siege fought on a key port in Mississippi.
In the build-up to this battle, Grant's forces utilized the fleet of David Porter to move northeast, where his forces took Port Gibson and Grand Gulf before blocking the forces of Joseph Johnston.
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