Skip to comments.
Vanity: Civil War Sesquicentennial Alert (July 4): The Union Capture of Vicksburg
justiceseeker93
| July 4, 2013
| justiceseeker93
Posted on 07/04/2013 2:28:45 PM PDT by justiceseeker93
See comment below.
TOPICS: History; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: civilwar; mississippiriver; vicksburg
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-54 next last
Just a historical reminder this July 4 of the 150th anniversary of the Union capture of the Confederate fortress of Vicksburg, overlooking the Mississippi River. Seems as if it is getting little attention in the media, especially in comparison to Gettysburg. Vicksburg, nonetheless, was also a critical turning point in the Civil War, since it enabled the Union to control transportation on the Mississippi, effectively cutting the Confederacy in two. The fall of Vicksburg was the culmination of a siege of six weeks duration.
To: justiceseeker93
These threads seem to disappear. Expect the “War of Northern Aggression” types to swarm here and turn it into a pissing match.
2
posted on
07/04/2013 2:31:39 PM PDT
by
DManA
To: justiceseeker93
I have always wondered what is was that caused God to decide that the north must win resulting in His taking Thomas Jackson home.
3
posted on
07/04/2013 2:33:08 PM PDT
by
SilverMine
(ever member of congress should be horse whipped)
To: justiceseeker93
4
posted on
07/04/2013 2:33:50 PM PDT
by
ContraryMary
(Barack Obama = Neville Chamberlain)
To: justiceseeker93
In 1863 my ancestor with 24th Wisconsin fought at Stones River, Murfreesboro, TN and at Battle of Chickamauga in GA.
5
posted on
07/04/2013 2:48:07 PM PDT
by
UB355
(Slower traffic keep right)
To: ml/nj; ExTexasRedhead; Homer_J_Simpson; F15Eagle; 2ndDivisionVet; unkus; celtic gal; dfwgator; ...
Ping!!!
To: UB355
Heard of Murfreesboro and Chickamauga, but never Stones River. What state is Stones River in?
To: justiceseeker93
8
posted on
07/04/2013 3:04:12 PM PDT
by
KingLudd
To: justiceseeker93
Supplies were so low that they printed the newspaper on wallpaper. God bless America.
9
posted on
07/04/2013 3:05:36 PM PDT
by
KingLudd
To: WKB; justiceseeker93
I live here. Today's front page of the Vicksburg Post.
Up until recently, this city didn't celebrate the 4th of July.
VICKSBURG'S DARKEST DAY
10
posted on
07/04/2013 3:07:54 PM PDT
by
onyx
(Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
To: onyx
11
posted on
07/04/2013 3:09:22 PM PDT
by
onyx
(Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
To: justiceseeker93
"Vicksburg, nonetheless, was also a critical turning point in the Civil War, since it enabled the Union to control transportation on the Mississippi, effectively cutting the Confederacy in two." It also brought Grant to prominence. Love him or hate him, there's no arguing that was also a result of Vicksburg that changed the entire course of the war.
12
posted on
07/04/2013 3:10:41 PM PDT
by
Joe 6-pack
(Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
To: justiceseeker93
The Federal Army tended to name battles after local landmarks and the Confederacy after the nearest town.
Examples include:
Bull Run and Manasses
Antietam and Sharpsburg
Stones River and 2nd Battle of Murfreesboro.
13
posted on
07/04/2013 3:13:41 PM PDT
by
jonascord
(Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag that bears a Single Star!)
To: justiceseeker93
It my be Store River. I have a reproduction of his dishcharge papers. They say Stone River Tenn(Murfreesboro) Dec 31-1862-Jan 1-2-1863
14
posted on
07/04/2013 3:25:36 PM PDT
by
UB355
(Slower traffic keep right)
To: UB355
15
posted on
07/04/2013 3:26:39 PM PDT
by
UB355
(Slower traffic keep right)
To: onyx
Thanks for the info and photo. I’m sure you folks there would remember. I’d also guess that you have an unusually high number of visitors there today.
To: justiceseeker93
nice national battlefield park to drive through, there are several other battlefield sites in Mississippi too. Raymond Mississippi. Interesting time to be had in Vicksburg. Civil War No it was the War Between the States. Has been 17 years since I have been in Mississippi.
17
posted on
07/04/2013 3:27:49 PM PDT
by
hondact200
(Candor dat viribos alas (sincerity gives wings to strength) and Nil desperandum (never despair))
To: justiceseeker93
Yes, loaded with visitors. I’m sorry I can’t link y’all to the story. I refuse to sign-up for all newspaper sites.
18
posted on
07/04/2013 3:31:58 PM PDT
by
onyx
(Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
To: justiceseeker93; onyx
This siege and battle does not get the attention that it deserves
The Battle of Vicksburg Summary & Facts | Civilwar.org May 18 - July 4, 1863
In May and June of 1863, Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grants 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 Pembertons 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.
19
posted on
07/04/2013 3:38:45 PM PDT
by
RedMDer
(When immigrants cannot or will not assimilate, its really just an invasion. Throw them out!)
To: RedMDer; justiceseeker93
This town is loaded with history.
My house is historical.
Trees, plaques, statues, brick and stone roads everywhere.
It’s actually very lovely.
The Military Park is something to treasure and behold.
20
posted on
07/04/2013 3:43:45 PM PDT
by
onyx
(Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-54 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson