Battle Site
A pivotal battle between the Union and Confederate forces occurred along the Big Black River culminated in the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. Commanded by General Ulysses S. Grant, the battle occurred when the Confederate troops under General John C. Pemberton lost at the Battle of Champion Hill. Grant then chased Pemberton who was headed toward Vicksburg. Pemberton left 5,000 troops to make a stand on both sides of the Big Black River after his Champion Hill defeat, while he withdrew with his main command to nearby Vicksburg.
The Battle of Big Black River Bridge fought in the Battle of Vicksburg was part of the Vicksburg Campaign.
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