Billy also participated in the battle and siege of Vicksburg (May-July 1863). Vicksburg's surrender on July 4 was one of the turning points of the war, as the Union thus gained full control of the Mississippi River, dividing the Confederacy in half.
Billy was paroled on July 8.
Billy also participated in the battle and siege of Vicksburg (May-July 1863). Vicksburg's surrender on July 4 was one of the turning points of the war, as the Union thus gained full control of the Mississippi River, dividing the Confederacy in half.
Billy was paroled on July 8.
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