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The Photographic History of the Civil War in Ten Volumes, Vol. 6 of 10: The Navies (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The Civil War ships and. The men who fought them are distinctive in naval history, not for immensity of single bat tles or extent of total destruction, but for diversity Of action, the complete realization Of the ironclad as a fighting vessel, and the development of the torpedo as a weapon Of destruction. Readers are fortunate in finding, at the outset of this volume, the scholarly appreciation by Admiral Chadwick of the essen tial part played by the navies in the war, while the battles at sea and on inland waters are described by Mr. Barnes with a vivid ness possible only to a naval historian to whom the sea and its sailors long have been objects of sympathetic study.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1331827434
- ISBN 13 9781331827436
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages320
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously describes the Civil War's naval battles between Confederate and Union forces. Focusing on the Federal Navy's crucial role in blockading Southern ports and gaining control of the Mississippi River, this book offers a fresh perspective on the war. The author, an esteemed naval historian, deftly navigates the complexities of naval strategy, illuminating the technological advancements and daring feats that characterized this conflict. The book delves into the impact of ironclad ships and the blockade's devastating effect on the Confederacy's economy. Through vivid descriptions and expert analysis, the author brings to life the courage and ingenuity of the sailors and the profound impact of the navy's actions on the outcome of the war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331827436_0
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