Morris Island and the Civil War: Strategy and Influence (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467141734)

From Charleston's doorstep, Morris Island held a critical position in the Civil War. It was first used by Confederates to assist in the bombardment of Fort Sumter and later became the scene of an epic struggle to prevent Union forces from gaining control. After the battle, the roles reversed, and Union forces used the site to bombard Fort Sumter and Charleston. Hundreds lost their lives, and both sides expended a vast amount of war capital for what appeared to be little value. Confederates greatly underestimated how events at Morris Island played into the hands of the Civil War's master strategist, Abraham Lincoln. Author C. Russell Horres Jr. offers the complete story of Morris Island in the War Between the States.

Author: C. Russell Horres Jr
ISBN-10: 1467141739
ISBN-13: 9781467141734
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2019
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.30d