Overview

Few Civil War events produced more important strategic results for the Union than the taking of Vicksburg and Chattanooga. Along with the Federal triumph at Gettysburg, these gains were decisive in bringing about final Union victory. Ulysses S. Grant was the man in charge of the Federal forces. His solid competence and willingness to take calculated risks enabled him to overcome the twin challenges of difficult terrain and heroic Confederate resistance at Vicksburg, and to prevail against seemingly unassailable enemy positions at Chattanooga. This book is the story of the courage and determination that accompanied the triumphs and blunders of both sides.

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Author:   Jack H. Lepa
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.404kg
ISBN:  

9780786494125

ISBN 10:   0786494123
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   07 October 2014
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface 1. Early Action on the Mississippi 2. First Fighting at Vicksburg 3. Vicksburg Is the Key 4. Chickasaw Bayou 5. Victory and Conflict 6. One Failure After Another 7. Meeting Challenges 8. South of Vicksburg at Last 9. The Campaign Takes Shape 10. Grant Moves Quickly 11. Champion’s Hill 12. Closing In on Vicksburg 13. Slaughter Outside the City 14. Vicksburg’s Fate Is Sealed 15. Life and Death Under Siege 16. A Great Victory 17. Occupation and Politics 18. Triumph Turns to Disaster 19. A Difficult Time in Chattanooga 20. Grant Makes Things Happen 21. An Army Unable to Move 22. The Battle Begins 23. A Change of Plans 24. A Legend Is Created 25. The Aftermath of Victory Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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superb.... Lepa weaves a well-written story about these two campaigns...highly recommend --<i>Civil War News</i>.

"""superb.... Lepa weaves a well-written story about these two campaigns...highly recommend""--Civil War News."

“superb.... Lepa weaves a well-written story about these two campaigns...highly recommend”—Civil War News.

Author Information

Jack H. Lepa, the author of several Civil War books, lives in Las Vegas, retired after almost forty years in the hotel industry.

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