Joshism
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Inspired by comments in the Vicksburg vs Gettysburg thread: after initial reactions passed and beyond the basic morale impacts, what was the actual significance of the capture of Vicksburg and the accompanying surrender of Port Hudson? The Union now controlled the whole Mississippi River, but how much actual control did they have and what did this mean in reality?
1. The Mississippi River was now open again to commercial shipping from the Midwest. Did this have a boost on the economy or Union logistics?
2. Did the CSA troops captured but later exchanged miss any important engagements? I think Dave Powell mentions they missed Chickamauga.
3. Did the CSA troops failing to lift the siege miss any important engagements? Stones River and Tullahoma certainly.
4. The end of the campaign freed up large numbers of Union troops, especially important at Chattanooga.
5. How effectively was the Trans-Mississippi cut off? Didn't it stop Texas beef shipments? Did it prevent any significant troop movements or other supplies?
6. Did desertion increase amongst TX, AR, LA, and MO regiments serving east of the river?
Any other impacts on the war?
1. The Mississippi River was now open again to commercial shipping from the Midwest. Did this have a boost on the economy or Union logistics?
2. Did the CSA troops captured but later exchanged miss any important engagements? I think Dave Powell mentions they missed Chickamauga.
3. Did the CSA troops failing to lift the siege miss any important engagements? Stones River and Tullahoma certainly.
4. The end of the campaign freed up large numbers of Union troops, especially important at Chattanooga.
5. How effectively was the Trans-Mississippi cut off? Didn't it stop Texas beef shipments? Did it prevent any significant troop movements or other supplies?
6. Did desertion increase amongst TX, AR, LA, and MO regiments serving east of the river?
Any other impacts on the war?