During the American Civil War, generals and their armies were driven by memories of Napoleon and his campaigns of annihilation. In spite of many efforts, only one campaign could be given the title “Napoleonic” based on its operational daring, speed, courage, complexity, innovation and results—Vicksburg. Tonight we’ll consider the legacy of the Vicksburg campaign where Ulysses S. Grant was initially outnumbered but managed to achieve one of the most decisive victories in U.S. history. This presentation is a history lesson and a travelogue combined, featuring pictures that were taken during our speaker’s many trips to the Vicksburg area.
Steve Pettyjohn is a retired business consultant who specialized in improving the quality of
products and services. An avid amateur historian since his youth, Steve became interested in history while listening to stories about his ancestors who served during the Civil War. His need to know why things happen— particularly, why things go wrong—was sparked when his
grandfather read to him from a book about the Titanic. His business travels took him all over the country and he always seemed to find a Civil War or other historical site nearby to visit.
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Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table 