Sieges

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  Vicksburg 17 May ̶ 4 July 1863

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  Vicksburg 17 May ̶ 4 July 1863

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  The Union victory at Vicksburg, a vital link for raw materials and smuggled weapons, was pivotal in changing the course of the Civil War. It had a destructive effect on the Confederate war effort and was a critical part of the Northern Strategy, the Anaconda Plan. When the Union army,... More
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  Viking Attack on Paris 885–889

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  Viking Attack on Paris 885–889

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  After plundering Flanders, the Vikings entered the kingdom of the West Franks in 885 and laid siege to the Seine, in the Paris basin. They sailed hundreds of ships, carrying thousands of Viking warriors to the fortifications around Paris. Duke Odo of Francia, who controlled the city, refused to pay... More