The book "With Grant at Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Vicksburg and a tribute to General US Grant" by Wilbur F. Krammer is a fascinating essay about the path of the legendary General Grant during the important events of the American Civil War. The described battles for the fortifications and the Vicksburg River became decisive in the victory of the northern forces over the southern ones. The author details key events such as the capture of Fort Donelson, the bloody battles of the Battle of Shiloh, and the strategic importance of the capture of Vicksburg. In addition, the book skillfully emphasizes the importance of General Ulysses S. Grant as one of the most outstanding military strategists of the Civil War. This work is not only a historical essay, but also a kind of tribute to the great warrior and leader who played a decisive role in the victory of the West.