A Union General by the name of Lawler orders his men to charge. Their objective is to take the railroad Redbout.
A Union General named Benton's brigade breaks into the Confederate's forces, with three of his units moving south to man the rifle pits.
The Union troops begin to form a cluster around the railroad Redbout.
Union commander McClernand sends a message to U.S. Grant, requesting more troops and reinforcements in ammo.
The Union eventually breaks through the Confederate's defenses, holding siege on Vicksburg until it surrenders. This battle is arguably the turning point in the Civil War for the Union because they now had a foothold in the Confederate's territory, and while the rebels were being attacked from the north, Grant and his troops could attack from the South. Vicksburg also gave the Union Control of the Mississippi river, which is the biggest and most important river to the country.