siege, 1863

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.

The strengthen the Union blockade, the Union tries and fails to conquer Cherleston, South Carolina, site of the first shots of the Civil War.

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

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

Provides an account of the Civil War battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi on June 28, 1863, and includes maps, profiles of military leaders, and general information about the war.