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Title: Vicksburg
Original Publication: United States: Jennings and Graham,1912.
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Vicksburg" by J. Frank Hanly is a historical account written in the early 20th century that delves into one of the most pivotal battles of the American Civil War. The book focuses on the siege and the strategic importance of Vicksburg as a key point in the Confederacy, emphasizing its impact on both the Confederate and Union forces. Hanly sheds light on military leadership, particularly on Ulysses S. Grant's audacious campaign to capture the city, which led to a significant turning point in the war. The narrative vividly recounts the complexities of the Vicksburg campaign, highlighting the intense struggles faced by both Union and Confederate troops. Hanly describes Grant’s determination and strategic brilliance as he navigates through adversities, conducting a series of maneuvers that ultimately encircle and besiege the city. With rich detail, he illustrates the courage and sacrifices of the soldiers involved, emphasizing the dramatic and tragic elements of warfare. The work aims to honor the valor of those who fought in this critical confrontation, showcasing the human spirit amidst the chaos of battle and reflecting on themes of national unity and reconciliation following a painful period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hanly, J. Frank (James Frank), 1863-1920
EBook No.: 66365
Published: Sep 23, 2021
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Vicksburg
Original Publication: United States: Jennings and Graham,1912.
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Vicksburg" by J. Frank Hanly is a historical account written in the early 20th century that delves into one of the most pivotal battles of the American Civil War. The book focuses on the siege and the strategic importance of Vicksburg as a key point in the Confederacy, emphasizing its impact on both the Confederate and Union forces. Hanly sheds light on military leadership, particularly on Ulysses S. Grant's audacious campaign to capture the city, which led to a significant turning point in the war. The narrative vividly recounts the complexities of the Vicksburg campaign, highlighting the intense struggles faced by both Union and Confederate troops. Hanly describes Grant’s determination and strategic brilliance as he navigates through adversities, conducting a series of maneuvers that ultimately encircle and besiege the city. With rich detail, he illustrates the courage and sacrifices of the soldiers involved, emphasizing the dramatic and tragic elements of warfare. The work aims to honor the valor of those who fought in this critical confrontation, showcasing the human spirit amidst the chaos of battle and reflecting on themes of national unity and reconciliation following a painful period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hanly, J. Frank (James Frank), 1863-1920
EBook No.: 66365
Published: Sep 23, 2021
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.