Vicksburg, 1863
Vicksburg, 1863 by Winston Groom is an illustrated narrative history published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on April 20, 2010. This 512-page book delves into the pivotal campaign of the Civil War, focusing on the two-year struggle that began with Ulysses S. Grant’s efforts to seize Confederate strongholds, culminating in the significant siege of Vicksburg. Groom presents a detailed account of this critical moment in American history, highlighting the military strategies and key figures involved in the conflict.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of the battles and personalities that shaped this campaign, including Grant’s determination and Sherman’s tactical prowess, alongside notable Confederate leaders such as Jefferson Davis and John Pemberton. The book emphasizes the military aspects of the Civil War, particularly the impact of the Vicksburg campaign on the broader conflict and its role in dividing the South. This edition offers a vivid portrayal of a crucial period in United States history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in military history and the Civil War era.
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In this thrilling narrative history of the Civil War’s most strategically important campaign, Winston Groom describes the bloody two-year grind that started when Ulysses S. Grant began taking a series of Confederate strongholds in 1861, climaxing with the siege of Vicksburg two years later. For Grant and the Union it was a crucial success that captured the Mississippi River, divided the South in half, and set the stage for eventual victory.
Vicksburg, 1863 brings the battles and the protagonists of this struggle to life: we see Grant in all his grim determination, Sherman with his feistiness and talent for war, and Confederate leaders from Jefferson Davis to Joe Johnston to John Pemberton. It is an epic account by a masterful writer and historian.
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