Before meeting in Atlanta, William Sherman and Joseph Johnston's troops fought in this skirmish.
In this campaign, Theophilus Holmes attacked the city of Helena, while Alfred Ellet and William Parsons squared off at Goodrich's Landing. John Bowen failed to protect the bridge over the Big Black River in this campaign. The northern-born Martin L. Smith constructed the Confederate defenses at this series of battles. Good position for the winning side of this campaign was set up by a Henry Halleck win at the Battle of Corinth. Position by the surrender of Port Gibson and (*) Champion's Hill. Before meeting in Atlanta, William Sherman and Joseph Johnston's troops fought in this skirmish. This campaign ended on July 4th, 1863 when John Pemberton surrendered. For 10 points, name this Union victory, where U.S. Grant laid siege to a Mississippi fortress city.
In this campaign, Theophilus Holmes attacked the city of Helena, while Alfred Ellet and William Parsons squared off at Goodrich's Landing.
Siege of Vicksburg [accept anything indicating there's a conflict in Vicksburg]