Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-216) and index.
Contents:
Early action on the Mississippi -- First fighting at Vicksburg -- Vicksburg is the key -- Chickasaw Bayou -- Victory and conflict -- One failure after another -- Meeting challenges -- South of Vicksburg at last -- The campaign takes shape -- Grant moves quickly -- Champion's Hill -- Closing in on Vicksburg -- Slaughter outside the city -- Vicksburg's fate is sealed -- Life and death under siege -- A great victory -- Occupation and politics -- Triumph turns to disaster -- A difficult time in Chattanooga -- Grant makes things happen -- An army unable to move -- The battle begins -- A change of plans -- A legend is created -- The aftermath of victory.
Summary:
"Few Civil War events produced more important strategic results for the Union than the taking of Vicksburg and Chattanooga. This book is the story of the courage and determination that accompanied the triumphs and blunders of both sides"-- Provided by publisher.
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