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Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65
Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65
Description
At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River and in the first few months both sides scrambled to gather a flotilla, converting existing riverboats for naval use. These ships were transformed into powerful naval weapons despite a lack of resources, trained manpower and suitable vessels. The creation of a river fleet was a miracle of ingenuity, improvisation and logistics, particularly for the South. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War.
Table of Contents
· Introduction · The Mississippi Theater · The Union River Fleet · The Confederate River Fleet · The Role of Gunboats · Ship List - Union · Ship List - Confederate · Further Reading · Color Plate Commentary · Index
Product details
| Published | 25 Mar 2002 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781841764139 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 40 b/w; 14 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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