Want to learn more about the Vicksburg Campaign but don’t know where to start? Watch our animated map of Vicksburg to learn more about the strategic importance of this city along the Mississippi River and why its capture was a turning point for the Union Army. The video also details the Battle of Port Gibson, Battle of Champion Hill, Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton’s surrender, and more. | American Battlefield Trust

The Vicksburg Campaign (1862-1863) was a critical military operation during the American Civil War that marked a significant turning point in the conflict. Vicksburg, Mississippi, held strategic importance as it controlled access to the Mississippi River, a vital supply route for both the Union and Confederate forces. Under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant, the Union army launched a series of maneuvers to besiege the city, facing fierce resistance from Confederate General John C. Pemberto