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The Civil War in Mississippi

Major Campaigns and Battles

By: Michael B. Ballard

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The Civil War in Mississippi

Major Campaigns and Battles

By: Michael B. Ballard

From the first Union attack on Vicksburg in the spring of 1862 through Benjamin Grierson's last raid through Mississippi in late 1864 and early 1865, this book traces the campaigns, fighting, and causes and effects of armed conflict in central and North Mississippi, where major campaigns were waged and fighting occurred. The Civil War in Mississippi: Major Campaigns and Battles will be a must-read for any Mississippian or Civil War buff who wants the complete story of the Civil War in Mississippi. It discusses the key military engagements in chronological order. It begins with a prologue covering mobilization and other events leading up to the first military action within the state's borders. The book then covers all of the major military operations, including the campaign for and siege of Vicksburg, and battles at Iuka and Corinth, Meridian, Brice's Crossroads, and Tupelo. The colorful cast of characters includes such household names as Sherman, Grant, Pemberton, and Forrest, as well as a host of other commanders and soldiers. Author Michael B. Ballard discusses at length minority troops and others glossed over or lost in studies of the Mississippi military during the war.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1626744173

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9781626744172

Vicksburg

The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi

By: Michael B. Ballard

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Vicksburg

The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi

By: Michael B. Ballard

Michael Ballard provides a concise yet thorough study of the 1863 battle that cut off a crucial river port and rail depot for the South and split the Confederate nation, providing a turning point in the Civil War. The Union victory at Vicksburg was hailed with as much celebration in the North as the Gettysburg victory and Ballard makes a convincing case that it was equally important to the ultimate resolution of the conflict.

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807876216

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9780807876213

Civil War Mississippi

A Guide

By: Michael B. Ballard

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Civil War Mississippi

A Guide

By: Michael B. Ballard

A handbook to the state's Civil War battles, battlefields, and sites to visit

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1578061962

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9781578061969

Sonny Montgomery

The Veteran's Champion

By: Gillespie V. Montgomery,Michael B. Ballard,Craig S. Piper

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Sonny Montgomery

The Veteran's Champion

By: Gillespie V. Montgomery,Michael B. Ballard,Craig S. Piper

Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1966, Democrat Montgomery represented Mississippi's Third District in Congress for 15 terms, serving under seven presidents. His autobiography renders a very personal history of nearly 40 years in public life.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1578065542

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9781578065547

U.S. Grant

The Making of a General, 1861-1863

By: Michael B. Ballard

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U.S. Grant

The Making of a General, 1861-1863

By: Michael B. Ballard

What made Ulysses S. Grant tick? Perhaps the greatest general of the Civil War, Grant won impressive victories and established a brilliant military career. His single-minded approach to command was coupled with the ability to adapt to the kind of military campaign the moment required. In this exciting new book, Michael B. Ballard provides a crisp account of Grant's strategic and tactical concepts in the period from the outset of the Civil War to the battle of Chattanooga--a period in which U. S. Grant rose from a semi-disgraceful obscurity to the position of overall commander of all Union armies. The author carefully sifts through diaries and letters of Grant and his inner circle to try to get inside Grant's mind and reveal why those early years of the war were formative in producing the Civil War's greatest general.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0742543080

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Grant at Vicksburg

The General and the Siege

By: Michael B. Ballard

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Grant at Vicksburg

The General and the Siege

By: Michael B. Ballard

On May 22, 1863, after two failed attempts to take the city of Vicksburg by assault, Major General Ulysses S. Grant declared in a letter to the commander of the Union fleet on the Mississippi River that “the nature of the ground about Vicksburg is such that it can only be taken by a siege.” The 47-day siege of Vicksburg orchestrated by Grant resulted in the eventual surrender of the city and fulfilled a major strategic goal for the Union: command of the Mississippi River for the remainder of the war. In this revealing volume, Michael B. Ballard offers the first in-depth exploration of Grant’s thoughts and actions during this critical operation, providing a never-before-seen portrait of the general in the midst of one of his most notable achievements. After an overview of Grant’s early Civil War career from his first battle through the early stages of the attacks on Vicksburg, Ballard describes in detail how Grant conducted the siege, examining his military decisions, placement of troops, strategy and tactics, engineering objectives, and relationships with other officers. Grant’s worried obsession with a perceived danger of a rear attack by Joseph Johnston’s Confederate army, Ballard shows, affected his decision making, and shows how threats of Confederate action occupied more of Grant’s time than did the siege itself. In addition, Ballard soundly dispels a false story about Grant’s alleged drinking binge early in the siege that has been taken as truthful by many historians, examines how racism in Grant’s army impacted the lives of freed black people and slaves in the Vicksburg area, and explores Grant’s strained relationship with John McClernand, a politically appointed general from Illinois. The book concludes with the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863, the expulsion of Johnston and his army from the region, and demonstrates the impact of the siege on the outcome on the short and long-terms of Grant’s military career. By analyzing Grant’s personality during the siege and how he dealt with myriad issues as both a general and an administrator, Grant at Vicksburg offers a revealing rendering of the legendary general.

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SIU Press

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0809332418

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9780809332410

Maroon and White

Mississippi State University, 1878-2003

By: Michael B. Ballard

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Maroon and White

Mississippi State University, 1878-2003

By: Michael B. Ballard

Mississippi State University was founded in 1878 and opened its doors in 1880 as a land-grant school de-signed for teaching agriculture and mechanical arts. Building upon the work of John K. Bettersworth, Michael B. Ballard traces the evolution of this institution. From the beginning, first president Stephen D. Lee wanted to expand the university\'s vi-sion beyond agriculture and engineering. While admit-ting that these should be the focal points, the school gra-dually introduced studies in the humanities. The university evolved around the expectation of being the \People\'s Col-lege, \ drawing students from rural areas and poor back-grounds and giving them a chance to succeed in higher education. There remains a broad cross-section in the student body from many backgrounds, including a substantial number of African American and international students. This kind of mix, which extends to the faculty, has strengthened the research capabilities of the university and broadened the academic landscape in ways Lee never dreamed. The author covers many other facets of MSU, such as how it has been affected by national events through the years, including the Great Depression, World Wars I and II, and the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Michael B. Ballard is the university archivist and coordinator of the Congressional and Political Research Center at Mississippi State University. He is the author of numerous books on the Civil War, including Pemberton: The General Who Lost Vicksburg and Civil War Mississippi: A Guide, both from University Press of Mississippi

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1604733101

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9781604733105

The Battle of Vicksburg

A UNC Press Civil War Short, Excerpted from Vicksburg: The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi

By: Michael B. Ballard

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The Battle of Vicksburg

A UNC Press Civil War Short, Excerpted from Vicksburg: The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi

By: Michael B. Ballard

The Vicksburg campaign was among the longest of the Civil War, lasting from 26 May 1862 to 4 July 1863. This Civil War Short provides a compelling narrative of the final six weeks of the campaign, excerpted from Michael Ballard's Vicksburg: The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi, which blends strategy and tactics with the human element, reminding us that while Gettysburg has become the focal point of the history and memory of the Civil War, the outcome at Vicksburg was met with as much celebration and relief in the North as the Gettysburg victory, and it should be viewed as equally important today. UNC Press Civil War Shorts excerpt rousing narratives from distinguished books published by the University of North Carolina Press on the military, political, social, and cultural history of the Civil War era. Produced exclusively in ebook format, they focus on pivotal moments and figures and are intended to provide a concise introduction, stir the imagination, and encourage further exploration of the topic. For in-depth analysis, contextualization, and perspective, we invite readers to consider the original publications from which these works are drawn.

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UNC Press Books

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0807836214

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9780807836217

County Clare Ireland, Genealogy and Irish Family History Notes from the Irish Archives

By: Michael C. O'Laughlin

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County Clare Ireland, Genealogy and Irish Family History Notes from the Irish Archives

By: Michael C. O'Laughlin

A hands on guide to find your family within the county Clare. Full size 8 1/2 x 11; 55 pages; illustrations, some of which may appear faded with age as in the originals; Full color map of the county: Local Sources; Coats of Arms; and record extracts. Many families are given with family history notes, specific locations; coat of arms; and seats of power. Some are only mentioned. A must for any researcher. ( For a large collection of family histories within the county we also recommend "The Book of Irish Families, great & small", by O'Laughlin.). A third work that continues the Irish Families Project on Clare is entitled “Families of County Clare, Ireland”.

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Irish Roots Cafe

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094013487X

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The Forty-Sixth Indiana Regiment:

A Tactical Analysis Of Amphibious Operations And Major Combat Engagements During The American Civil War

By: Major Michael S. Beames

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The Forty-Sixth Indiana Regiment:

A Tactical Analysis Of Amphibious Operations And Major Combat Engagements During The American Civil War

By: Major Michael S. Beames

This thesis is an historical analysis of the amphibious operations of the 46th Indiana. The primary research question is whether the amphibious operations of the 46th Indiana were effective towards the Union’s success in the Mississippi River valley. Using Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1-3, Tactics, this thesis will compare the 46th Indiana’s employment of tactics to the Marine Corps’ current use of tactics according to doctrine. Tactical concepts that achieve success on the battlefield are achieving a decision, gaining an advantage, being faster, adapting, cooperating, and exploiting success. These six concepts form the foundation of the analysis of the 46th Indiana’s operations and tactics during the Civil War. Secondary research areas to determine the effectiveness of the 46th Indiana’s amphibious operations are training, command and control, casualty statistics, unit cohesion and morale.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1782896260

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9781782896265

Construction Schedules: Analysis, Evaluation and Interpretation of Schedules in Litigation and Dispute Resolution - 4th Edition

By: Michael T. Callahan

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Construction Schedules: Analysis, Evaluation and Interpretation of Schedules in Litigation and Dispute Resolution - 4th Edition

By: Michael T. Callahan

The Fourth Edition of Construction Schedules examines the use of construction schedules in resolving disputes over contract time extensions and the economic consequences of such, and takes an in-depth look at the only lasting opinions that count in this litigious arena. These opinions are the ones expressed by the United States court system and other third party neutrals across the world. Construction schedules are now globally used and analyzed to establish and prove opposing positions when projects are completed later than promised, occurrences that are attributable to a multitude of causes during the construction process. Entitlement to equitable adjustments due to changed conditions is now argued across the globe and American court opinions are the linchpin landmarks for neutral decision makers. The current edition of Construction Schedules reflects the current thinking of the courts and suggests how parties and their attorneys should prepare and proceed in litigation, arbitration, or mediation. For anyone involved or potentially involved in construction schedule litigation and/or dispute resolution, this work is the required starting point and reference.

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Juris Publishing, Inc.

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1578233208

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9781578233205

Vicksburg

The Campaign that Opened the Mississippi

By: Michael B. Ballard

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Vicksburg

The Campaign that Opened the Mississippi

By: Michael B. Ballard

Ballard provides a concise yet thorough study of the 1863 battle that cut off a crucial port and rail depot for the South and split Confederate territory, providing a turning point in the Civil War. He argues that the Union victory at Vicksburg was met with as much celebration in the North as the Gettysburg victory and should be viewed as equally important today.

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807828939

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Pemberton

The General who Lost Vicksburg

By: Michael B. Ballard

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Pemberton

The General who Lost Vicksburg

By: Michael B. Ballard

The first biography of the Confederate general who lost the Mississippi River's last strategic outpost to General Grant

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1578062268

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U.S. Grant

The Making of a General, 1861-1863

By: Michael B. Ballard

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U.S. Grant

The Making of a General, 1861-1863

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Book's by Michael B. Ballard

The Civil War in Mississippi

The Civil War in Mississippi

Vicksburg

Vicksburg

Civil War Mississippi

Civil War Mississippi

Sonny Montgomery

Sonny Montgomery

U.S. Grant

U.S. Grant

Grant at Vicksburg

Grant at Vicksburg

Maroon and White

Maroon and White

The Battle of Vicksburg

The Battle of Vicksburg

County Clare Ireland, Genealogy and Irish Family History Notes from the Irish Archives

County Clare Ireland, Genealogy and Irish Family History Notes from the Irish Archives

The Forty-Sixth Indiana Regiment:

The Forty-Sixth Indiana Regiment:

Construction Schedules: Analysis, Evaluation and Interpretation of Schedules in Litigation and Dispute Resolution - 4th Edition

Construction Schedules: Analysis, Evaluation and Interpretation of Schedules in Litigation and Dispute Resolution - 4th Edition

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