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Justin S. Solonick, author of "Engineering Victory: The Union Siege of Vicksburg."

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CWTR is a weekly, hour long, intenet-based talk radio show hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz of East Carolina University. Each week, Gerry interviews leading historians, authors, enthusiasts, etc. on all things Civil War related.

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1124-Justin S. Solonick-Engineering Victory: The Union Siege of Vicksburg

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