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Language: English
Published by Fire Ant Books, 2003
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- Title
- From Cape Charles to Cape Fear: The North Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War (Alabama Fire Ant)
- Author
- Robert M. Browning Jr.
- Publisher
- Fire Ant Books
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0817350195
- ISBN 13
- 9780817350192
A definitive study of Union naval power and the blockade that reshaped the Civil War.
In From Cape Charles to Cape Fear, acclaimed historian Robert M. Browning, Jr. offers a vivid and authoritative account of the Union Navy’s North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, a critical force in the American Civil War. Charged with enforcing the blockade along the Atlantic coastline from Virginia to North Carolina, the squadron played a decisive role in crippling the Confederacy’s economy and restricting its access to vital supplies.
Browning reveals the blockade as far more than a passive defensive strategy. Through detailed analysis of naval operations, coastal engagements, and strategic planning, he demonstrates how Union forces exerted control over key waterways and ports, including Norfolk and Wilmington. These contested hubs became focal points in a high-stakes struggle involving daring blockade runners, shifting naval tactics, and constant pressure on Southern trade networks.
Blending operational history with compelling narrative, Browning also captures the human dimension of naval warfare. Sailors and officers faced unpredictable weather, dangerous missions, and the relentless demands of maintaining control over an expansive coastline. Their experiences illuminate the challenges and complexities of maritime warfare during one of America’s defining conflicts.
Accessible yet richly researched, this book highlights the central importance of naval power in shaping Civil War outcomes. From Cape Charles to Cape Fear stands as an essential work for readers interested in Civil War history, naval strategy, and the enduring impact of maritime operations on the American past.
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About the Author
Robert M. Browning Jr. is Chief Historian of the United States Coast Guard and author of Success Is All that Was Expected: The South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War.
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