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Vicksburg, 1863
Alan Hankinson
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Description for Vicksburg, 1863
Paperback. Details one of the most decisive campaigns of the American Civil War, Grant's capture of Vicksburg, the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi. Series: Osprey Military Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 10 colour plates, 70 b&w photographs, 3 colour maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 186 x 7. Weight in Grams: 318.
A dramatic account of Ulysses S Grant's epic victory on the Mississippi, featuring maps and illustrations throughout.
The 1863 Vicksburg campaign was to prove decisive to the outcome of the American Civil War. Known as the 'Gibraltar of the West', Vicksburg was the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. In a masterly campaign Grant used riverboats and steamers to land his army south of the city. He then defeated the armies of Generals 'Joe' Johnston and John C. Pemberton.
Pemberton allowed his force to become bottled up in Vicksburg and after an epic 47-day siege he was ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Series
Osprey Military Campaign S.
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781855323537
SKU
V9781855323537
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10
About Alan Hankinson
Alan Hankinson has completed two volumes for Osprey on the American Civil War. Highly respected in his field, Alan's authoritative text clearly displays his passion for, and knowledge of the subject.
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