Pemberton's Independence Day surrender at this battle caused Lincoln to comment that "the Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea," as it yielded control of the Mississippi River to the Union.
This battle began with bloody and unsuccessful attempts on the Graveyard Road and the well-fortified Stockade Redan. It was followed by the fall of the nearby Port Hudson, and prompted by retreating action from Raymond and Champion Hill. Pemberton's Independence Day surrender at this battle caused Lincoln to comment that "the Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea," as it yielded control of the Mississippi River to the Union. For 10 points, name this siege by Ulysses S. Grant of a Mississippi city.
This battle began with bloody and unsuccessful attempts on the Graveyard Road and the well-fortified Stockade Redan.
Siege of {Vicksburg} [or Battle of {Vicksburg}]