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Siege Begins

When
May 22, 1863
Where
Port Hudson, Louisiana
Part of
Siege of Port Hudson begins and ends

Union land and naval forces began a campaign in May 1863 to control the Mississippi River, leading to the siege of Port Hudson.

In May 1863, Union forces began a campaign to control the full length of the Mississippi River. Banks was ordered to capture Port Hudson. The siege lasted from May 22 to July 9, 1863.

Sources

  1. Siege of Port Hudson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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