This book was produced by the National Park Service, published in 1985, the narrative is 79 pages and is illustrated with color photos, black and white photos and drawings. The narrative is derived from an earlier work by William C, Everhart, onetime historian at the Vicksburg National Military Park. Situated on high bluffs commanding a mighty bend of the Mississippi River, Vicksburg held a position of great military and economic importance to both the Union and Confederate governments at the beginning of the Civil War. For 14 months the city's defenders successfully turned back every Federal threat to it's security. The city finally fell after a 47 day siege by large land and naval forces proved overwhelming. The story of those 14 months is told in the pages of this handbook. This paperback book is in mint, unused condition.

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