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Mississippi River Campaign

American Civil War

Operational aim

Sever the Confederacy by controlling the Mississippi River.

Consequence

Vicksburg split the Confederacy and elevated Grant's strategic profile.

Battles

1 engagement

Playback

2 phases

Phase 1 · 1862

River pressure builds from Memphis

Active in this phase: Antietam

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Phase 1 / 2·1862

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