Battle of Vicksburg July 4, 1863; day after Gettysburg July 4, 1863; day after Gettysburg North wins; Grant controls Mississippi River North wins; Grant controls Mississippi River Grant promoted to General of entire Union army Grant promoted to General of entire Union army Scorched Earth & Total War policies Scorched Earth & Total War policies Targeted Virginia s Shenendoah Valley and the southeastern coast (NC, SC, GA) Targeted Virginia s Shenendoah Valley and the southeastern coast (NC, SC, GA)
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