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Autore |
Smith Timothy B. <1974-> |
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The decision was always my own : Ulysses S. Grant and the Vicksburg Campaign / / Timothy B. Smith |
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Carbondale : , : Southern Illinois University Press, , 2018 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (208 pages) |
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Collana |
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The world of Ulysses S. Grant |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Vicksburg (Miss.) History Siege, 1863 |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Prologue: the military education of Ulysses S. Grant -- I go forward with the advance -- To command the expedition down the river in person -- The problem is a difficult one, but I shall certainly solve it -- I thought that war anyhow was a risk -- You can do a great deal in eight days -- To carry Vicksburg by assault -- The work of reducing the enemy by regular approaches -- Vicksburg has surrendered -- Epilogue: I do not expect to be still. |
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