vicksburg (miss.)

During the siege of Vicksburg, thirteen-year-old Claire Louise struggles with difficult choices when family and friends join opposing sides of the war.

Discusses the triumph of Ulysses S. Grant in conquering the city of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863, and how the fight was not only against the Confederate army, but also against General John McClernand, who saw Vicksburg as a stepping stone to the presidency.

"Describes the Siege of Vicksburg and the Battle of Gettysburg, including Pickett's Charge, that turned the tide of the American Civil War"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of Lucy McRae and Willie Lord, survivors of the battle for Vicksburg in 1863, and describes how they lived in caves and underground bunkers as Union artillery bombarded the town for six week; also tells of young Frederick Grant, son of Ulysses S. Grant, who witnessed the carnage of that battle.

Argues that the Union victory at Vicksburg in 1863 was the turning point of the Civil War, and contends that the decisive actions of General Ulysses S. Grant in that theater are worthy of comparison to those of Napoleon.

Chronicles the Union siege at Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the American Civil War, and details how General Ulysses S. Grant lead his troops to victory in a battle that became known as the turning point of the war.

Describes the events preceding and during the key Civil War battle of Vicksburg, its significance, and its aftermath.