Vicksburg Siege

The Siege of Vicksburg

Brief summary of what has been called the most brilliant campaign of the war. Sponsored by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission.

The Campaign for Vicksburg, 1863

The events and battles of all phases of the campaign. Everything you would ever want to know. Sponsored by the National Park Service.

Port Gibson, May 1, 1863

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Overview of each battle, with casualties.

Discovery Tour of the Vicksburg Campaign Trail

Map and photos of highlights on the trail. Scroll down to find many links to information on the Battle for Vicksburg.

The Battle of Vicksburg

Quick overview with one map.

Vicksburg, Mississippi in the Civil War

Brief description with estimated casualties for the siege, with a link to a map.

From Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Overview with links.

The Vicksburg Campaign, by Ulysses S. Grant.

The Union side from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War.

The Vicksburg Campaign From the Confederate Point of View.

From Confederate Military History, Vol. 7, Chapter 9.

Organization of the Union Forces and Organization of the Confederate Forces

Officers and their assignments. From the Official Records of the War.

The Vicksburg Mine, by Andrew Hickenlooper.

From Battles and Leaders of the Civil War.

Vicksburg During the Siege, by Edward S. Gregory.

Much military history, but also descriptions of the privations and terror experienced by the citizens who endured the shelling of the city.

Vicksburg Campaign Photo Album

Photos, official records, and maps.

Vicksburg Photo Album

Photos of Park attractions and historical points of interest. Sponsored by the National Park Service.

Tour of the Vicksburg Military Park

Pictures and information on all the monuments. A superb website for those who cannot actually visit the park.

The Vicksburg Chapters from the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Chapters 30 to 38.

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Revised 07-25-06