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noun
A decisive battle in the American Civil War (1863); after being besieged for nearly seven weeks the Confederates surrendered.
synonym: Vicksburg.
is an instance of: beleaguering, besieging, military blockade, siege.
is a part of: American Civil War, United States Civil War, War between the States.
domain region: Magnolia State, Miss., Mississippi, MS.
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