At the Battle of Vicksburg during the Civil War, a significant event was the successful siege and capture of the city by Union forces in July 1863. This victory, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, was crucial as it split the Confederacy into two and gave the Union control over the Mississippi River. The fall of Vicksburg is considered a turning point in the Civil War, bolstering Northern morale and significantly weakening the Confederate position.