Events tagged with "champion hill"

Historical Events tagged with "champion hill"

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Military & Warfare

Union Victory at the Battle of Champion Hill

May 16th, 1863 161 years ago

The Battle of Champion Hill marked a significant turning point in the Vicksburg Campaign during the American Civil War. Ulysses S. Grant led the Union forces in a decisive victory against Confederate General John C. Pemberton's troops. The engagement took place near Vicksburg, Mississippi, providing the Union with a strategic advantage as Pemberton's army retreated towards the city. This battle highlighted Grant's tactical prowess and set the stage for the eventual siege of Vicksburg.