Why did the Union struggle to take Vicksburg from the Confederacy

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Deborah Flores

12 December, 05:33

Why did the Union struggle to take Vicksburg from the Confederacy

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Rebecca · Answer 1

Because the fort was located on top of a hill and surrounded by swamps.

Alivia Huffman · Answer 2

The fort was located on top of a hill and surrounded by swamps.*

The fort was far from water, which made it difficult to reach.

The fort was only approachable from one direction by land.

The fort could only be attacked from the Mississippi River.