Description
From May 20, 1862 to July 4, 1863, the Confederate garrison at Vicksburg held off five Union assaults before surrendering to forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant. Aimed at students and general readers, this text offers an accessible account of the conflict and its effects on the eventual outcome of the Civil War. Heathcote (formerly of NATO Maritime Intelligence) also provides brief biographies of the generals and officers involved. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This extended campaign around the southern Mississippi saw Union forces gain control of the area and split the Confederacy in two. In combination with Gettysburg, where the battle was lost the day before the Vicksburg campaign ended, the eventual defeat here meant all hopes of a southern victory in the Civil War were dashed. From an expert in riverine warfare, this descriptive analysis will satisfy the most demanding of students and add significantly to the shelves of personal and educational Civil War libraries.
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