"Civil War Siege of Vicksburg & Other Western Battles, 1861-July 1863" by Stephen D. Engle delves into the pivotal military confrontations in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. Through detailed narrative and vibrant accounts, Engle explores key battles leading up to the Siege of Vicksburg, a decisive moment that turned the tide of the war. The book captures the experiences of soldiers and civilians, the strategic importance of the Mississippi River, and the broader implications of these confrontations on the conflict. Engle's comprehensive analysis provides a deep understanding of the challenges and strategies that defined this critical period. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Civil War Essential Histories .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 96 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Rosen Classroom .