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Ed Bearss points out that Culp's Hill was the opposite end of a bookshelf to Little Round Top. Had either fallen, Meade's defenses would have crumbled.
Can the same be said about Vicksburg and Port Hudson? Port Hudson was closer to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and especially the Red River. Even if Vicksburg was in Confederate hands, Port Hudson could close off the Red River.
What say the learned scholars of CivilWarTalk?
Can the same be said about Vicksburg and Port Hudson? Port Hudson was closer to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and especially the Red River. Even if Vicksburg was in Confederate hands, Port Hudson could close off the Red River.
What say the learned scholars of CivilWarTalk?