The Universe of Battle: Life in the Caves of Vicksburg

Week of May 19, 1863 - May 25, 1863 by Jim Jordan

Human life is reduced to survival won on a day-to-day basis.

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The Start of the Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi

Week of May 12, 1863 - May 18, 1863 by Jim Jordan

Control of the Mississippi River was seen by both North and South as the linchpin to winning the Civil War and Vicksburg was the key to the river.

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The Death of Stonewall Jackson

Week of May 5, 1863 - May 11, 1863 by Jim Jordan

The ablest of Gen. Robert Lee’s Generals, “Stonewall” Jackson, who gained his sobriquet by his stand at the First Battle of Bull Run, is accidentally shot down by his own men.

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The Battle of Chancellorsville

Week of Apr 28, 1863 - May 4, 1863 by Charles Ross

Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson defeat a numerically superior force in one of history’s most famous battles.

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