War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from "Milliken's Bend" to July 4, 1863 being an accurate and graphic account of campaign events taken from the diary of Capt. J.J. Kellogg, of Co. B 113th Illinois volunteer infantry

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In the midst of the American Civil War, the Vicksburg Campaign emerged as a pivotal struggle for control of the Mississippi River. "War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from 'Milliken's Bend' to July 4, 1863" by Capt. J.J. Kellogg offers an authentic glimpse into this crucial military endeavor through the eyes of a soldier in the 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Drawing from his personal diary, Kellogg vividly recounts the harrowing realities of battle, the camaraderie among troops, and the strategic significance of locations like Milliken's Bend. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this firsthand narrative provides invaluable insights into the complexities of war and the human spirit amidst adversity.