The Defense Of Charleston Harbor: Including Fort Sumter And The Adjacent Islands 1863-1865 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163446164)

""The Defense of Charleston Harbor: Including Fort Sumter and the Adjacent Islands 1863-1865"" by John Johnson is a comprehensive historical account of the Confederate defense of Charleston Harbor during the American Civil War. The book covers the period from 1863 to 1865 and provides a detailed analysis of the tactics, strategies, and military operations that were employed by the Confederate forces to defend the harbor and the adjacent islands.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the defense of Charleston Harbor. The first chapter provides an overview of the strategic importance of the harbor and the reasons why the Confederacy was so determined to defend it. The subsequent chapters cover the different phases of the defense, including the construction of fortifications, the naval engagements, and the land battles that took place in and around the harbor.The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official military records, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the defense of Charleston Harbor. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the key locations and events described in the book.Overall, ""The Defense of Charleston Harbor"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the American Civil War and the military history of the Confederate States. It provides a thorough and engaging account of one of the most important military campaigns of the war and sheds light on the tactics and strategies employed by both sides in this pivotal conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Johnson
ISBN-10: 1163446165
ISBN-13: 9781163446164
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d