Synopsis
Comprehensive Civil War naval history and official records from 1865.
This government report details how the U.S. Navy closed Rebel ports, captured key forts, and restructured fleets after the war, with firsthand officer reports and outcomes of major operations.
The book presents the official narrative of naval triumphs, the strategic aims behind the blockade and coastal campaigns, and the decisions that shaped postwar naval policy. It includes accounts of assaults on Wilmington and Fort Fisher, the impact of military cooperation, and the shift from wartime action to peacetime readiness. The appendix gathers direct reports from officers, offering a vivid snapshot of naval operations and their outcomes.- Learn how the navy planned and executed large-scale operations against fortified harbors.
- Read firsthand accounts from officers describing actions, challenges, and results.
- See how the department managed costs and reorganized fleets for peacetime needs.
- Understand the broader context of how naval power helped end the conflict and reestablish normal commerce.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Report of the Secretary of the Navy
Seller Image
Report of the Secretary of the Navy (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed record of the United States Secretary of the Navy's operations during the Civil War. The author, Gideon Welles, begins with a description of his work during the early months of the conflict in 1861. He then reviews the creation and organization of the Navy, and the methods and manner in which it was applied. Welles describes the naval battles and achievements of the war in chronological order, including the recovery of Mobile and Fort Fisher. The author also discusses the reduction of naval expenditures after the war and the re-establishment of naval power. Ultimately, this book provides a rich and detailed account of the role of the Navy in the Civil War, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of the Union's maritime forces. 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 # 9781333305659_0
Buy New
US$ 27.01
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Report of the Secretary of the Navy With an Appendix Containing Reports From Officers, December, 1865 Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333305659
Stock Image
Report of the Secretary of the Navy With an Appendix Containing Reports From Officers, December, 1865 Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333305659
Buy New
US$ 33.79
US$ 7.82 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available