Title:
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER GUNBOATS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861-65
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By: |
Angus Konstam, Tony Bryan (Illus) |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£9.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1472800958 |
ISBN 13: |
9781472800954 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
20 January, 2013 |
Series: |
New Vanguard 49 |
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. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War. |
Synopsis: |
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. |
Illustrations: |
40 b/w; 14 col |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |