The Navy In The Civil War: The Blockade And The Cruisers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430447856)

""The Navy In The Civil War: The Blockade And The Cruisers"" is a historical account of the role played by the United States Navy during the American Civil War. Written by James Russell Soley, a former naval officer and historian, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the naval strategies and tactics employed by both the Union and Confederate forces during the conflict. The book is divided into two main sections: the first focusing on the Union blockade of Confederate ports, and the second on the actions of Union cruisers against Confederate commerce. Soley provides detailed descriptions of the various naval engagements that took place during the war, including the battles of Hampton Roads, Mobile Bay, and New Orleans. In addition to its detailed accounts of naval battles, ""The Navy In The Civil War"" also delves into the political and economic implications of the Union blockade. Soley examines the impact of the blockade on the Confederate economy and its ability to wage war, as well as the challenges faced by the Union Navy in enforcing the blockade. Overall, ""The Navy In The Civil War"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War or naval history in general. With its detailed accounts of naval engagements and insightful analysis of the blockade's impact, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the role played by the United States Navy during this pivotal period in American history.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: James Russell Soley
ISBN-10: 1430447850
ISBN-13: 9781430447856
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d