Engle S. American Civil War West 1861-63

Osprey Publishing, 2001. ― 96 p. ― (Essential histories 010).The American Civil War's vast Theater witnessed enormousl important military campaignin the period 1861-1863.This b< the third in a four-volume series, examines the geographical, logistical and strategic factors that shaped fighting in this theater of the American Civil War, as well as assessing officers who played key roles. It covers the story of Ulysses S Grant's important capture of rebel positions before marching south to win the battle of Shiloh, as well as that of Albert Sidney Johnston, the pride of the Confederacy. Finally, it details the dramatic events of the siege of Vicksburg - the Confederates’ final fortress.