The siege of Vicksburg lasted from May 19th up to July 4,1863.
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The Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi lasted 1 month, 2 weeks, 2 days, 14 hours, 43 minutes, 22 seconds, and 75 milli-seconds. :P
78 Days
78 days
The Normandy Campaign is traditionally considered to have concluded with the liberation of Paris on Aug. 25, 1944.
the kokoda battle/campaign lasted just over 9 months in 1942 - 1943
Vicksburg was the only channel, at the time the only channel connecting the parts of the confederacy divided by the Mississippi. So long as it was held by the enemy, the free navigation of the river was prevented. Hence its importance. Points of the river between Vicksburg and Port Hudson were held as dependencies; but their fall was sure to follow the capture of the former place.