"Establishes the importance of Vicksburg's capture in Civil War military history and illustrates the importance of leadership in defining the battle's outcome."--Dust jacket.
Content Note
"The Mississippi is the backbone of the rebellion" -- "A series of experiments" -- "The road to Vicksburg is open" -- "Time is all-important" -- "Vicksburg or hell!" -- "The most valuable conquest of the war" -- "The death knell of the beloved Confederacy".