This week in our series, Kay Gallant and Harry Monroe continue our story of the Civil War with the Battle of Vicksburg.

VOA: special.2009.11.19

Then, in the hottest moment of one battle down went our colonel.

VOA: special.2009.01.03

Then,in the hottest moment of one battle down went our colonel.

VOA: special.2010.03.27

President Kennedy once said: "I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we,too,will be remembered not for our victories or defeats in battle or politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit."

VOA: special.2010.10.29

"This risk could push our forces further from the battle space, compromising our ability to bring our conventional superiority to bear.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26