War on the waters : the Union and Confederate navies, 1861-1865 / James M. McPherson.
| Author/creator | McPherson, James M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2012. |
| Description | 277 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Littlefield history of the Civil War era Littlefield history of the Civil War era. ^A793954 |
| Contents | Mobilizing for war -- Establishing the blockade -- We've got New Orleans -- The river war in 1861-1862 -- The Confederacy strikes back -- Nothing but disaster -- A most signal defeat -- Unvexed to the sea -- Ironclads, torpedoes, and salt, 1863-1864 -- From the Red River to Cherbourg -- Damn the torpedoes. |
| Abstract | McPherson recounts how the Union navy's blockade of the Confederate coast, leaky as a sieve in the war's early months, became increasingly effective as it choked off vital imports and exports. Meanwhile, the Confederate navy, dwarfed by its giant adversary, demonstrated daring and military innovation. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012007160 |
| ISBN | 9780807835883 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0807835889 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Item has been checked out | E591 .M44 2012 | Due 08/21/2026 | Want This? |