Pp. xx, 48. Illus., maps, appends, notes, index. $34.95. ISBN: 0700629068 Grant Attempts to Storm Vicksburg Timothy B. Smith’s latest book describes the actions around Vicksburg in the context of the ...

maps, order of battle, notes ... After losing five battles in little more than two weeks, he fell back on the defenses of Vicksburg. This was a devastating blow to his morale and that of his troops.