Vicksburg is the key. . . . Let us get Vicksburg, and all that country is ours.–President Abraham Lincoln, 1862
In a brilliantly constructed and powerfully rendered new account, James R. Arnold offers a penetrating analysis of Grant’s strategies and actions leading to the Union victory at Vicksburg. Approaching these epic events from a unique and well-rounded perspective, and based on careful research, Grant Wins the War is fascinating reading for all Civil War and military history buffs.
Acclaim for Grant Wins the War
Nicely details the coordination of Union military and naval operations and the boldness and genius of General U. S. Grant that brought Union victory, and he offers an excellent discussion of the technology and tactics of siege warfare. . . . a good drums-and-bugle account of an important event.–Library Journal
A particular strength of this work is its demonstration that modern weapons left no shortcuts to victory, and little room for command virtuosity.–Publishers Weekly
Throughout, Arnold backs up his assessments with solid facts and sound reasoning, engagingly presented. He has produced a useful and enjoyable brief history of the Vicksburg campaign, helpful to scholars and general readers alike.–Journal of Military History
Powerfully and persuasively argues that the Union victory at Vicksburg in 1863 was in fact the actual turning point of the Civil War.–Helena (Mont.) Independent Record
In a brilliantly constructed and powerfully rendered new account, James R. Arnold offers a penetrating analysis of Grant’s strategies and actions leading to the Union victory at Vicksburg. Approaching these epic events from a unique and well-rounded perspective, and based on careful research, Grant Wins the War is fascinating reading for all Civil War and military history buffs.
Acclaim for Grant Wins the War
Nicely details the coordination of Union military and naval operations and the boldness and genius of General U. S. Grant that brought Union victory, and he offers an excellent discussion of the technology and tactics of siege warfare. . . . a good drums-and-bugle account of an important event.–Library Journal
A particular strength of this work is its demonstration that modern weapons left no shortcuts to victory, and little room for command virtuosity.–Publishers Weekly
Throughout, Arnold backs up his assessments with solid facts and sound reasoning, engagingly presented. He has produced a useful and enjoyable brief history of the Vicksburg campaign, helpful to scholars and general readers alike.–Journal of Military History
Powerfully and persuasively argues that the Union victory at Vicksburg in 1863 was in fact the actual turning point of the Civil War.–Helena (Mont.) Independent Record
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Daftar Isi
FATHER OF WATERS.Battles on the River.
Fates Intermingled.
Ebb Tide.
The Hazardous Enterprise.
THE SHOT-TORN GROUND.
The Battle of Port Gibson.
Blitzkrieg Through Mississippi.
To the Crossroads.
The Hill of Death.
‘A Perilous and Ludicrous Charge.’ Assault.
Siege.
‘Come Joe!
Come Quickly!’ ‘A Hard Stroke for the Confederacy.’ Troops Present for the Vicksburg Campaign: May 1, 1863.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.
Tentang Penulis
JAMES R. ARNOLD is a military historian and the author of twelve books, including Presidents Under Fire and Napoleon Conquers Austria.Beli ebook ini dan dapatkan 1 lagi GRATIS!
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