Fort Garrott from Hovey's Right Approach in Vicksburg National Military Park

This picture shows the restored section of the two approach trenches dug by General Alvin P. Hovey's Union Troops. The zigzag design helped to nullify the effects of Confederate enfilading (flanking) fire thus minimizing federal casualties. To the rear left of the picture, one can see Fort Garrott. This was where Confederate Colonel Isham W. Garrott lost his life. There were heavy Confederate casualties there which forced Col. Garrott to engage in the firing himself.