The Siege of Vicksburg
Product Description
The Siege of Vicksburg is a collection of first-hand accounts of one of the most important battles of the American Civil war. Included in the book is the diary of the author, Osborn H. Oldroyd, a sergeant in the 20th Ohio Infantry, giving a thorough look at all aspects of life in the besieging army, from warfare itself to eating and entertainment.
"June 15th – Our regiment went into the rifle-pits again before daylight, at which time the din of musketry and cannonading from both sides had begun, and will cease only when darkness covers the earth. We are now so close to Fort Hill that a hard tack was tossed into it by one of our boys, and then held up on a bayonet there, to satisfy us of its safe arrival."
Several Confederate soldiers are also featured in the work, allowing the reader to appreciate the biases both sides hold, and understand the siege more thoroughly. Dozens of beautiful illustrations help bring this volume to life. The Siege of Vicksburg is a compelling and detailed look at this important event from the point of view of men who lived it.
"June 15th – Our regiment went into the rifle-pits again before daylight, at which time the din of musketry and cannonading from both sides had begun, and will cease only when darkness covers the earth. We are now so close to Fort Hill that a hard tack was tossed into it by one of our boys, and then held up on a bayonet there, to satisfy us of its safe arrival."
Several Confederate soldiers are also featured in the work, allowing the reader to appreciate the biases both sides hold, and understand the siege more thoroughly. Dozens of beautiful illustrations help bring this volume to life. The Siege of Vicksburg is a compelling and detailed look at this important event from the point of view of men who lived it.
