Grant and the Vicksburg Campaign: Symposium of Lectures and Articles on Military History

The Vicksburg Campaign was a pivotal campaign of the American Civil War, fought between May 18, 1863, and July 4, 1863. The campaign was waged by the Union Army under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant against the Confederate Army under the command of General John C. Pemberton. The campaign resulted in a Union victory, with the surrender of Vicksburg and the opening of the Mississippi River to Union shipping.

U.S. Grant and the Vicksburg Campaign (A Symposium of Lectures and Articles on Military Mapping Book 2)

by Earl B. McElfresh

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The Vicksburg Campaign was one of the most important campaigns of the Civil War. It was a turning point in the war, and it led to the eventual defeat of the Confederacy.

This symposium will explore the Vicksburg Campaign from a variety of perspectives. We will hear from leading historians about the military strategies, the key figures, and the lasting impact of the campaign.

Lectures

1. The Vicksburg Campaign: A Strategic Overview
2. General Ulysses S. Grant: The Man and the General
3. General John C. Pemberton: The Confederate Commander
4. The Battle of Shiloh: The Opening Act of the Vicksburg Campaign
5. The Battle of Chickasaw Bayou: A Union Disaster
6. The Battle of Vicksburg: The Siege and Surrender

Articles

• The Vicksburg Campaign: A Timeline of Events
• The Union Army at Vicksburg
• The Confederate Army at Vicksburg
• The Siege of Vicksburg: A Day-by-Day Account
• The Surrender of Vicksburg: The Terms and Aftermath

The Vicksburg Campaign was a complex and fascinating campaign. It was a turning point in the Civil War, and it led to the eventual defeat of the Confederacy. This symposium will provide a comprehensive overview of the campaign, and it will offer new insights into one of the most important events in American history.

U.S. Grant and the Vicksburg Campaign (A Symposium of Lectures and Articles on Military Mapping Book 2)

by Earl B. McElfresh

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	506 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	19 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE