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Early Struggles for Vicksburg unquestionably provides us with the best researched and most closely detailed account yet published of a complex series of events that proved to be one of the bleaker moments of Grant's early-war career.--Civil War Books and Authors Timothy Smith continues his epic study of the Vicksburg campaign with release of Early Struggles for Vicksburg: The Mississippi Central Campaign and Chickasaw Bayou, October 25-December 31, 1862. In his previous volumes on the Battle of Champion Hill, the Union assaults on May 19 and 22, 1863, and the siege itself, Smith has risen to the pinnacle of Vicksburg historians. When coupled with his other works on Forts Henry and Donelson and Shiloh, the author demonstrates his mastery of the complex land and naval operations for control of the Mississippi River--which the modern Army has termed 'the most brilliant campaign ever waged on American soil.' This volume is classic Smith--clear, concise, and smoothly written. Based on exhaustive research, he weaves the words of the men in blue and gray into a narrative that the novice and serious student alike will find a delight to read. Very well done!--Terrence J. Winschel, historian (ret.), Vicksburg National Military Park and author of Triumph & Defeat: The Vicksburg Campaign, Vols. 1-2

Timothy Smith continues his epic study of the Vicksburg campaign with release of Early Struggles for Vicksburg: The Mississippi Central Campaign and Chickasaw Bayou, October 25-December 31, 1862. In his previous volumes on the Battle of Champion Hill, the Union assaults on May 19 and 22, 1863, and the siege itself, Smith has risen to the pinnacle of Vicksburg historians. When coupled with his other works on Forts Henry and Donelson and Shiloh, the author demonstrates his mastery of the complex land and naval operations for control of the Mississippi River--which the modern Army has termed 'the most brilliant campaign ever waged on American soil.' This volume is classic Smith--clear, concise, and smoothly written. Based on exhaustive research, he weaves the words of the men in blue and gray into a narrative that the novice and serious student alike will find a delight to read. Very well done!--Terrence J. Winschel, historian (ret.), Vicksburg National Military Park and author of Triumph & Defeat: The Vicksburg Campaign, Vols. 1-2

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Timothy B. Smith teaches history at the University of Tennessee at Martin. His many books include, most recently, The Union Assaults at Vicksburg: Grant Attacks Pemberton, May 17-22, 1863; Grant Invades Tennessee: The 1862 Battles for Forts Henry and Donelson; Corinth 1862: Siege, Battle, Occupation; and Shiloh: Conquer or Perish, all published by Kansas.

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