Battery Sherman, Vicksburg, Miss. (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

Battery Sherman, Vicksburg, Miss. (U.S. Civil War) Battery Sherman is a historic artillery battery located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, significant during the U.S. Civil War. Established by Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant during the Siege of Vicksburg, it was one of several batteries protecting the strategic bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. The battery played a crucial role in the eventual capture of Vicksburg, leading to the turning point in the war and effectively splitting the Confederacy in two. Today, Battery Sherman stands as an important historical landmark, offering visitors a glimpse into the American Civil War's pivotal moments.