Read the Civil War Trust's Hallowed Ground feature by Bob ZellerFeature story tracing the long, grueling campaign to capture Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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Vicksburg: Defining a Campaign
Those setting out to study the Vicksburg Campaign will immediately find themselves immersed in a fascinating cross-section of strategy and technology...
The Battle of Arkansas Post
A Civil War Trust history article describing the course, context, and characters of the Battle of Arkansas Post, also known as the Battle of Fort...
10 Facts: The Vicksburg Campaign
The American Battlefield Trust's history page describing the campaign and siege to capture Vicksburg, Mississippi during the summer of 1863 during the...
Battle of Champion's Hill
This article describes the Battle of Champion Hill, a Union victory which occurred during the Vicksburg Campaign.
Champion Hill
This article describes the battle of Champion Hill, a Union victory which occurred on May 16, 1863, during the Vicksburg Campaign.
Erosion Undermines History at Vicksburg National Military Park
The most serious battle being fought at Vicksburg National Military Park today, according to park staff, is against erosion, the process by which...
Off the Rails: The Failed Federal Assault on Vicksburg’s Railroad Redoubt
The massive Federal assault against Vicksburg's defensives on May 22, 1863, started with such promise. For a time the Stars and Stripes even floated...
The Vicksburg Campaign: Approaching the Bastion City
Obtaining full control of the Mississippi River was an early and vital war aim for the Federals. Read more about the Vicksburg Campaign.