Civil War Part 3

Describe the Battle of Vicksburg:
-South had control of Vicksburg Miss and was a challange from all sides as Confed guns could rain fire on any boats on river and terrain around very difficult. Grant puts Vicks under siege, bombarding fort while cutting off supplies hoping Confeds eventually surrender.

Describe the Battle of Fredericksburg:
-Union took weeks to cross river, which allowed South to set up sound defense, and were meet and soundly defeated by Confeds who many were entrenched behind a stone wall.

Describe the Battle of Chancellorsville:
-Hooker takes chance and splits army up even more sending Jackson's units through woods to outflank Hooker, and with Lee's units taking most of the fire, Jackson was able to surprise Hooker, routing his troops and forcing them to retreat.

Describe Jackson’s Death:
-Jackson was severally injured by friendly fire and died a few days later.