Tag Archives: Siege of Vicksburg

Unvexed Waters: Mississippi River Squadron, Part 2

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Dwight Hughes

Part I of this post introduced the unprecedented U.S. Army Western Gunboat Flotilla—soon to be reorganized as the U.S. Navy Mississippi River Squadron—and carried it through the victorious battles of Forts Henry and Donelson, Tennessee, in February 1862. The next … Continue reading →

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“To save the further effusion of blood”: Major General John S. Bowen and the Surrender of Vicksburg

Posted on July 9, 2018 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes back guest author Kristen M. Pawlak On July 3, 1863, Major General John S. Bowen and Lieutenant Colonel Louis Montgomery entered the Union siege lines surrounding Vicksburg to deliver a message from Army of Mississippi Lieutenant … Continue reading →

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“Day dreams are . . . the amusement of boys”

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

I mentioned a few days ago a letter written by Confederate Lt. William Drenner, trapped in Vicksburg by the besieging Federal army. A letter to his wife turned into a running account of his time trapped in the beleaguered city. … Continue reading →

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“One day could be like another”

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

For anyone who might’ve forgotten, the siege of Vicksburg was grinding along 155 years ago today. We spent a little time in mid-May commemorating the campaign for Vicksburg and the initial attacks on the city. And all good Civil War … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 5/21-5/27/18

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

You may have noticed Chris Mackowski participate in the recent American Battlefield Trust Facebook Live Videos for the 155th Anniversary of the Vicksburg Campaign. What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned about the Siege of Vicksburg? (At any time, not … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Vicksburg (postscript)

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

part of a series After my two and a half days in Vicksburg, I’m safely ensconced back home in the heart of the Eastern Theater of the Civil War. But wow, what a time I had. I had a few … Continue reading →

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Turning Point: Assault on Battery Wagner by the 54th Massachusetts

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Phill Greenwalt

Around a small hamlet in southern Pennsylvania, Robert E. Lee’s vaunted Army of Northern Virginia was stymied and driven back after three days, July 1st through the 3rd, of bloodletting at the Battle of Gettysburg. A turning point in the … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 7/3-7/9/17

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, did Gettysburg or Vicksburg have the largest impact on the Civil War? Or are they inseparable in the outcome?

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Question of the Week: 6/5-6/11/17

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Siege of Vicksburg took place during May, June, and the early days of July in 1863. Is there a particular soldier/civilian account or quote that stands out to you for its insight or irony from this siege?

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Matt Atkinson: A Tale from the Siege of Vicksburg

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

We’re just about two months away from the Fourth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge (Aug. 4-6). We’ve asked each of our speakers to share with us a story related to the topic they’ll be presenting as part … Continue reading →

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