Siege of Vicksburg Books
The Battle of
Vicksburg occurred on May 18 - July 4, 1863.
Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
trapped the Confederate Army under Lt. Gen. John Pemberton forcing the
surrender of the Confederate Army on July 4th. Also referred to as The
Siege of Vicksburg.
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Guide to the Vicksburg Campaign
This volume examines an entire campaign, looking at many interlinked
battles and joint Army-Navy operations as they played out over seven
months and thousands of square miles surrounding Vicksburg. In addition to
detailed coverage of the actual Siege of Vicksburg, the book also
chronicles the battles at Jackson, Port Gibson, Raymond, Champions Hill,
and Big Black Ridge. 496 pgs., 75 B&W illustrations, 5½"x 8½",
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Vicksburg 1863 Campaign Series
Grant Clears the
Mississippi. Alan Hankinson. The Vicksburg campaign that you'll
read of here was to prove decisive to the outcome of the war. Known as the
"Gibraltar of the West," Vicksburg was the last Confederate stronghold on
the Mississippi River. In a masterly campaign, Grant defeated the armies
of Generals "Joe" Johnston and John C. Pemberton, who was forced to
surrender the remnants of his force on July 4, 1863, one day after Lee's
defeat at Gettysburg. 96 pgs., 70 B&W and 14 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾" |
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Vicksburg Expedition Guide -CD-ROM
This award-winning set
includes a computer CD-ROM, an audio CD driving tour, and an illustrated
guidebook that will take you on an unforgettable journey, starting in the
comfort of your home and ending in the rifle pits of Fortress Vicksburg.
CD-ROM features a 30-minute animated movie, battle map animations,
historic photos, 360-degree photos, a 3-D weapons module and much more.
The audio tour is narrated by Ed Bearss, former Chief Historian of the
National Park Service. Guidebook is 56 pgs., 5¼"x 8¼". |
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American Civil War Fortifications
The Mississippi and River Forts
Field. This heavily illustrated book explores the Confederate
fortifications that controlled the lower Mississippi River valley,
focusing on the fortress city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and its Civil War
defenses. You'll examine the network of forts, rifle pits and cannon
embrasures that surrounded the "Gibraltar of the Confederacy" in 1863 as
well as the strengths and weaknesses of the fortifications when under
siege. 64 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾",
softcover.
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Champion Hill
Decisive Battle for Vicksburg
Smith. Outside of Vicksburg on May 16, 1863, Union General Grant attacked
an ill-prepared force of Confederates led by General Pemberton, thus
beginning one of the war's most crucial battles. Utilizing more than
three-dozen maps, this book traces the course of that conflict while
examining the movements of the armies and the battles they fought,
including the decisive land engagement at Champion Hill. 360 pages,
photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", softcover. |
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Civil War Mississippi
A Guide. Michael B. Ballard. In the Civil War, Mississippi experienced a
protracted and devastating invasion - Confederate and Union armies fought
fiercely at Corinth, Holly Springs, Port Gibson, Vicksburg, and many other
sites. Written with both tourists and Civil War buffs in mind, this book
contains easy-to-follow maps and a wealth of historical material
discussing the campaigns, the present-day battlefields, the battles, and
the soldiers and generals who fought. 135 pgs., 30 B&W photos and
illustrations, 5¾"x 8", sfbd. |
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Gettysburg to Vicksburg
The Five Original Civil War Battlefield Parks. Meek & Hattaway. Splendidly
written and dramatically illustrated, this book is a stunning pictorial
history of the first five Civil War battlefield parks: Gettysburg,
Chickamauga-Chattanooga, Shiloh, Antietam and Vicksburg. Renowned
photographer A.J. Meek brings the battlefield parks into vivid focus with
100 memorable photographs, while noted Civil War historian Herman Hattaway
provides a brief history of these major battles and of the formation of
parks on the battlefield grounds. 216 pgs., 100 illus., 10"x 7", hdbd |
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Mr. Lincoln's Bridge Builders
The Right Hand of American Genius. Thienel. This book is the complete
story of the engineers, the soldiers who worked with them, and the
structures that gave mobility to both sides of the Civil War. The bridges
of Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg and the James River are just
a few of the many engineering efforts analyzed in this fascinating work
that shows you why bridges have become one of the major symbols of the
war. 288 pgs., 6¼"x 9¼", hdbd |
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Ninety-Eight Days
A Geographer's View of the Vicksburg Campaign. Grabau. This documented
history of the final phases of the Vicksburg Campaign, from March 29
through July 4, 1863, examines the actions of Union and Confederate
commanders as they unfolded, and reconstructs their decisions based only
on what they knew at any given time. It also analyzes the effectiveness of
the intelligence-gathering capabilities of each side, how the presence of
the Union Navy affected decisions of both commanders and much more. 687
pgs., 6"x 9", 68 maps, hdbd. |
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Pemberton
Defender of Vicksburg. Pemberton. The personal life and military
career of Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton unfolds in this definitive narrative.
You'll follow Pemberton as he resigns from the United States Army in 1861
to fight for the South; see how he faithfully served the Confederate Army
until his surrender at Vicksburg on July 3, 1863; and read his views on
the tragedy of errors that led to the city's fall. 366 pages, 6"x 9",
softcover. |
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Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War - Volume Two
Reorganizing the Army of the Potomac to the Capture of Vicksburg. Benson
J. Lossing. Published shortly after the war's end by one of the mid-19th
century's leading popular historians, this second-volume chronicle of the
Civil War battles, political events, and personalities offers details and
interpretations that will surprise the most knowledgeable Civil War buff.
"The Shelby Foote of the 19th century, Lossing presents an abundantly
illustrated text that makes for interesting reading." - North & South. 650
pgs., 640 illustrations, 6½"x 9¾", sfbd. |
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The Battlefields of the Civil War
Davis. This book tells the stories of 13 of the most important Civil War
battles including First Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg
and the Wilderness. It not only describes the military outcomes of these
great engagements, it also delves into the personalities of the commanders
and their subordinates and how they may have affected the outcome of the
battles. Includes 35 full-page color spreads of artifacts, 28 color
paintings of soldiers and 166 historical photos. 256 pgs., 10"x 13", sfbd. |
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The Beleaguered City
The Vicksburg Campaign. Foote. Drawn from Foote's acclaimed and
massive The Civil War: A Narrative, this volume recounts Grant's long
campaign over tricky terrain to get to the heavily fortified city of
Vicksburg whose taking, after a protracted siege, was a personal triumph
for Grant and contributed largely to his later promotion to command all of
the Union armies. 368 pages, 5"x 7½", hardcover. |
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The Civil War
Fredericksburg to Meridian. Shelby Foote. A unique achievement,
recognized as one of the finest histories ever fashioned by an American.
The great armies confront each other almost continually, including such
bloody battles as Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, Gettysburg and Chickamauga.
Also covers the life of the times: the elections of 1863, the Conscription
riots and more. 988 pgs., 48 maps, 6 1/2" x 9 1/4", sfbd. |
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The Defense of Vicksburg
A Louisiana Chronicle. Richard, Jr. & Richard. Told with immediacy
and in riveting detail, this is the story of Louisiana soldiers who fought
at Vicksburg. Several correspondents describe daily life in the trenches
from their individual perspectives during each of the 47 days of the
siege, after which an epilogue follows the troops as they return home and
then continue their service for the balance of the war. 325 pgs., 25 B&W
photos, 6"x 9½", hdbd. |
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The Most Glorious Fourth
Vicksburg and Gettysburg, July 4th, 1863. Schultz. This is the
story of the Independence Day that turned the tide of the Civil War. It
saw the surrender of Vicksburg and the retreat of General Lee's Army of
Northern Virginia after a crushing defeat at Gettysburg. In interweaving
the narratives of these two battles, the author has presented a compelling
blow-by-blow account of what is arguably the most pivotal point of the
entire conflict. 447 pgs., 22 B&W photos and illustrations, 5½"x 8¼", sfbd. |
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The War in the West 1861-July 1863 - The American Civil War
Stephen D. Engle. This book examines the geographical, logistical and
strategic factors that shaped fighting in the Western theater, and
assesses officers who played key roles. It covers Ulysses S. Grant's
important capture of rebel positions before marching south to win the
battle of Shiloh, as well as the story of Albert S. Johnston, the pride of
the Confederacy. Finally, it details the dramatic events of the siege of
Vicksburg, the Confederates' final fortress. 95 pgs., 40 B&W and 14 color
illustrations, 6¾"x 9¾", sfbd. |
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The Web of Victory
Grant at Vicksburg. Miers. Vicksburg revealed Grant as a daring and
resourceful strategist. In this book, you'll read a description of the
decisive siege, which was the turning point in Grant's military career.
"This book makes it splendidly clear why Ulysses S. Grant was one of the
greatest soldiers of modern times…[you] not only get an unfolding picture
of Grant's grand design but a series of close-ups of the General…" - The
New Yorker. 320 pages, 5½"x 8½", softcover. |
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Thunder Along the Mississippi
The River Battles that Split the Confederacy. Coombe. The
introduction of Union ironclad vessels on the Mississippi River was a
menacing threat to the western Confederacy. In this book, you'll read how
they effectively pummeled the river defenses at Forts Henry and Donelson,
at New Orleans, and at Vicksburg to bring about the collapse of the
Confederacy's western defenses. 260 pages, B&W photographs and maps, 6"x
9", hardcover. |
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Triumph and Defeat
The Vicksburg Campaign. Winschel. The topics in this volume of ten
essays on the Vicksburg campaign include Grant's march through Louisiana,
Grierson and the "Horse Soldiers" raid, siege operations, the battle of
Champion Hill and the charge of the U.S. Colored Troops at Port Gibson.
219 pgs., 6"x 9", hdbd. |
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Vicksburg
Fall of the Confederate Gibraltar. Winschel. After several often
imaginative but unsuccessful attempts to force the Rebels from their
Mississippi stronghold, Grant closed in on one of the great prizes of the
war. Around Vicksburg, General John C. Pemberton's hard-pressed
Confederates held on desperately, expecting relief that never came. This
is the story of one of the war's longest and most decisive campaigns, told
by one of its foremost authorities. 122 pgs., illustrated, 6"x 9", sfbd. |
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Vicksburg
47 Days of Siege
Hoehling. This volume contains excerpts of Civil War diaries and memoirs
from Union and Confederate soldiers, and from inhabitants of besieged
Vicksburg, that reveal the heroism and sacrifice that marked the
Confederate experience. 386 pages, 60 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover. |
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Vicksburg
1862-63. Heathcote. Written by an expert in riverine warfare, this is a
descriptive analysis of the long campaign and siege that led to the
Confederacy's loss of Vicksburg and of control of the Mississippi River
and western states. News of Vicksburg's collapse along with news of
another defeat at Gettysburg dashed any hopes the South had of winning the
war. 128 pages, 7½"x 9½", 20 B&W photographs and maps, softcover. |
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Vicksburg
The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi. Ballard. When Confederate
troops surrendered Vicksburg on July 4, 1863 - the day after the Union
victory at Gettysburg - a crucial port and rail depot for the South was
lost, the Union gained control of the Mississippi River, and the
Confederate territory was split in two. Through this thorough yet concise
study, you'll reach a new depth in your understanding of the Vicksburg
campaign by considering its human as well as its military aspects. 576
pages, 6"x 9", hardcover. |
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Vicksburg and the War
Cotton & Giambrone. The people of Vicksburg voted against secession, but
they became enthusiastic Confederates once Union forces arrived. Even
months of intense battle, a 47-day siege, and numerous casualties did not
dampen their spirits. Vicksburg surrendered on July 4, 1863, and then
endured years of Federal occupation. This collection of stories,
photographs, and illustrations chronicles the unfailing Confederate spirit
of the city, despite its defeat on the battlefield. 176 pgs., 190 B&W
photos and illustrations, 11"x 8½", hdbd. |
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Vicksburg is the Key
The Struggle for the Mississippi River. Shea & Winschel. This
gripping narrative of the Civil War struggle for the Mississippi River is
the first comprehensive single-volume account to appear in over a century.
Written in a clear and readable style, and correcting historic myths along
the way, it tells the stories of the Union campaigns to conquer Vicksburg,
of the Confederate efforts to break the siege of the fortress, and of the
profound strategic effects of the eventual Union victory. 246 pgs., 13 B&W
illustrations, maps and more. 6"x 9", hdbd. |
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Vicksburg's Long Shadow
The Civil War Legacy of Race and Remembrance.
Waldrep. Fought along the banks of the Mississippi during the summer of
1863, the momentous battle of Vicksburg was the longest campaign of the
war. This book takes a fresh look at how the campaign - which gave the
Union Army control of the Mississippi River and left the Confederacy cut
in half - was fought and how our memory of it was shaped by the legacies
of race and slavery that played out over the decades that followed. 304
pages, 26 photographs and maps, 6"x 9", hardcover. |
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