Publisher's Synopsis
"From Milliken's Bend to July 4, 1863" offers a compelling firsthand account of the Vicksburg Siege and surrounding events during the American Civil War. Drawn directly from the diary of Captain J.J. Kellogg of Company B, 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, this book provides an accurate and graphic portrayal of the campaign.
Experience the daily realities of a Union Army officer as Kellogg chronicles key moments, including the engagement at Milliken's Bend, leading up to the pivotal surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. This meticulously prepared edition presents a valuable military diary, offering insight into the strategies, challenges, and human experiences within the 113th Illinois during one of the Civil War's most critical campaigns. Readers interested in military history, the American Civil War, and personal narratives from the Union Army will find this a rich and insightful resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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