The key Federals -- The key Confederates -- The strategic setting -- Early attempts -- Grant marches south -- Grant moves inland -- The battles of Jackson and Champion Hill -- Siege and surrender -- Conclusion and aftermath -- Appendix A: Vicksburg National Military Park -- Appendix B: Vicksburg Campaign order of battle -- Appendix C: The Medal of Honor at Vicksburg.
Summary:
"The Union victory at Gettysburg is considered the turning point of the Civil War but many scholars consider the capture of Vicksburg the decisive action. This book provides a comprehensive narrative and single-volume reference work on the Vicksburg Campaign. Key Union and Confederate players are identified and the strategic circumstances described"-- Provided by publisher.
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