John C. Pemberton

Commissioned Brigadier-General — Command at Ironton, Mo. — Jefferson City — Cape Girardeau — General Prentiss — Seizure of Paducah — Headquarters at Cairo

Not directly mentioned in this chapter; excluded.

The Campaign Against Vicksburg

Confederate commander opposing Grant; fortified at the Tallahatchie and later retreats in a near panic.

Headquarters Moved to Holly Springs—General McClernand in Command—Assuming Command at Young’s Point—Operations Above Vicksburg—Fortifications About Vicksburg—The Canal—Lake Providence—Operations at Yazoo Pass

Returns to Vicksburg before Sherman’s attack; commands the fortified defenses.

Attack on Grand Gulf — Operations Below Vicksburg

Confederate commander of Vicksburg; his subordinate Loring fails to reinforce Bowen in time.

Movement Against Jackson—Fall of Jackson—Intercepting the Enemy—Battle of Champion's Hill

Commands Confederate forces defending Vicksburg; attempts to obey Johnston's orders but is forced to retreat after the Battle of Champion's Hill.

Battle of Black River Bridge—Crossing the Big Black—Investment of Vicksburg—Assaulting the Works

Confederate commander of Vicksburg; his forces are defeated at the Big Black and retreat into the city's defenses.

Siege of Vicksburg

Confederate commander of Vicksburg; the enemy general under siege.

The Surrender of Vicksburg

Confederate commander of Vicksburg who appeals to Grant for assistance in keeping his men together and later accepts the surrender terms.

Retrospect of the Campaign

Surrendered Vicksburg; his army's deserters and demoralization are discussed.

Left Flank Movement Across the Chickahominy and James—General Lee—Visit to Butler—The Movement on Petersburg—The Investment of Petersburg

Not directly mentioned in excerpts; omitted.