Decisions of the Vicksburg Campaign : The Eighteen Critical Decisions That Defined the Operation / Lawrence K. Peterson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peterson, Lawrence K., author.

Series:

Command decisions in America's Civil War.

Command Decisions in America's Civil War Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Command of troops--Case studies.

Command of troops.

Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Vicksburg (Miss.).

Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (176 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Knoxville : The University of Tennessee Press, [2024]

Summary:

Decisions of the Vicksburg Campaign by Larry Peterson explores the pivotal decisions made by both Confederate and Federal commanders during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. The book details how these strategic decisions influenced the campaign's outcome, focusing on the critical role of Vicksburg as a key point for Confederate supply lines and troop movements. It describes Major General Ulysses S. Grant's bold strategy to cross the Mississippi River, utilize diversions by General Sherman's forces, and ultimately capture Vicksburg. Accompanied by maps and a driving tour, this volume is part of the Command Decisions in America’s Civil War series, providing an in-depth analysis of military strategy and leadership. The book is intended for historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and students interested in military history and strategy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Illustrations

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1. Before the Vicksburg Campaign Begins, September 30–October 25, 1862

Chapter 2. Grant Advances South through Central Mississippi, October 26–December 30, 1862

Chapter 3. Grant Advances down the West Side of the Mississippi, January–April 1863

Chapter 4. Grant Prepares to Advance on Vicksburg, April 30–May 3, 1863

Chapter 5. Grant’s Blitzkrieg, May 1–17, 1863

Chapter 6. Assaults, Siege, and Surrender, May 18–July 4, 1863

Chapter 7. Aftermath and Conclusions

Appendix I. Driving Tour of the Critical Decisions of the Vicksburg Campaign

Appendix II. Union Order of Battle

Appendix III. Confederate Order of Battle

Appendix IV. Reinforcing Vicksburg

Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Peterson, Lawrence K. Decisions of the Vicksburg Campaign

ISBN:

9781621909101

OCLC:

1432607569