Confederate Mobile - Hardcover

Bergeron, Arthur W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0878055126 ISBN 13: 9780878055128

Publisher: Univ Pr of Mississippi, 1991

Synopsis

A description of the vital role in the Civil War played by Mobile, AL, a Gulf Coast city that was the back door into the Confederacy. Mobile was a major port, railroad center, & Confederate stronghold, & its defense was of utmost importance to the Confederate gov t. The author examines the many aspects of the war in Confederate Mobile from secession in 1861 until the surrender in 1865. In explaining how Southern forces attempted to defend the city, he discusses the roles of commanding generals, the creation of a Confederate navy, blockade running, the erection of fortifications, & military campaigns. Extensive bibliography.

About this title

About the Author:

Arthur W. Bergeron, Jr., is historian at Pamplin Historical Park near Petersburg, Virginia; author of Guide to Louisiana Confederate Military Units, 1861--1865 and Tudor Hall: The Boisseau Family Farm; and editor of The Civil War Reminiscences of Major Silas T. Grisamore, C.S.A.

About this edition

• Publisher: Univ Pr of Mississippi
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0878055126
• ISBN 13: 9780878055128
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 271