Miserable Little Conglomeration
Author | : Christopher David Thrasher |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023 |
ISBN-10 | : 1621907937 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781621907930 |
Rating | : 4/5 (930 Downloads) |
Download or read book Miserable Little Conglomeration written by Christopher David Thrasher and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The siege at Port Hudson, largely overshadowed by the longer, large-scale siege of Vicksburg, nevertheless had many parallels to it. Like Vicksburg, Port Hudson involved logistical challenges, an overmatched Confederate defense, and a rough slog in usually adverse conditions. Among many interesting features, the Port Hudson campaign featured widespread participation of African American Federal troops. Drawing on a large body of primary sources and secondary scholarship, Thrasher presents a 'bottom-up' portrayal of the campaign"--