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Battle of the Big Black River Bridge
Photographer: Harpers Weekly
Taken: June 20, 1863
Caption: Battle of the Big Black River Bridge
Additional Description: Attempting to hold the river crossing to get as many troops across as possible, Pemberton was again defeated by Grant’s troops on the east bank of the Big Black River. The remaining Confederate forces fell back into the defenses at Vicksburg. (Source: http://mdah.state.ms.us/timeline/wp-content/uploads/PI-CW-B38.8-58-800x530.jpg)
Submitted: February 7, 2015, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Database Locator Identification Number: p299750
File Size: 0.138 Megabytes

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