Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861-65

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Published: 03/25/2002
ISBN: 9781841764139
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.72h x 7.26w x 0.20d