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General George F. McGinnis’ Brigade at the Battle of Port Gibson

Major General Ulysses S. Grant’s final campaign to take Vicksburg, Mississippi began on April 30th, 1863, when the Union 13th Corps under Major General John McClernand, and one division of the 17th Corps were...

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General Alvin P. Hovey’s Division At the Battle of Champion Hill

Key Battle in the Vicksburg Campaign After crossing the Mississippi River at Bruinsburg, Mississippi on April 30th, the Union Army of Major General Ulysses S. Grant marched inland in a northeasterly direction.  Grant’s forces...