The battle that ended with the Union capturing Vicksburg, Mississippi, was the Siege of Vicksburg, which took place from May 18 to July 4, 1863. This pivotal conflict was part of the American Civil War and resulted in a significant victory for Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant. The capture of Vicksburg gave the Union complete control of the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two and marking a turning point in the war. The surrender on July 4 also coincided with the defeat of Confederate forces at Gettysburg, further bolstering Union morale.
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