Publisher's Synopsis
The Vicksburg Campaign and the Battles about Chattanooga under the Command of General U.S. Grant, 1862-63 is a historical account written by Samuel Rockwell Reed. The book covers the military campaigns led by General Ulysses S. Grant during the American Civil War, specifically the Vicksburg Campaign and the Battles about Chattanooga. The Vicksburg Campaign was a series of battles fought in Mississippi in 1862-1863, with the goal of capturing the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg. The Battles about Chattanooga, fought in Tennessee in 1863, were a series of engagements between Union and Confederate forces that ultimately led to the Union's victory and control of the city. Reed's book provides a detailed account of these campaigns, including the strategies and tactics used by Grant and his forces, as well as the key battles and skirmishes that took place. The book also delves into the personalities and motivations of the various military leaders involved, both Union and Confederate. Overall, The Vicksburg Campaign and the Battles about Chattanooga under the Command of General U.S. Grant, 1862-63 is a comprehensive and informative historical account of two pivotal campaigns during the American Civil War, and provides insight into the military tactics and strategies of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.