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Railroad RedoubtOne of several redoubts, or small defensive earthworks, that were constructed during the Civil War to protect the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi from Union attack. The Railroad Redoubt was so named because it was constructed along a major east-west railroad track into Vicksburg. On May 22, 1863, the 13th Army Corps, under the command of General McClernand, attacked this portion of the Vicksburg defenses. Although there were momentary breakthroughs during the mid-day hours, the Confederate position held, bringing on the Siege of Vicksburg.
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