The Old War Horse: The USS Benton on Western Waters, 1853-1865 by Smith, Myron J.

The Old War Horse: The USS Benton on Western Waters, 1853-1865 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781476686899)

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The Old War Horse: The USS Benton on Western Waters, 1853-1865 by Smith, Myron J.

The Old War Horse: The USS Benton on Western Waters, 1853-1865

$49.95
The Old War Horse: The USS Benton on Western Waters, 1853-1865 by Smith, Myron J.

The Old War Horse: The USS Benton on Western Waters, 1853-1865

$49.95
Format: Paperback
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With a unique prewar history as a snagboat and James B. Eads' noted catamaran salvage vessel, the Benton survived a tumultuous government acquisition process and conversion to become flagship of the Union's Civil War Western river navy. From Island No. 10 through the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns, the revolutionary ironclad participated in both combat and administrative activities, earning a prominent place in nautical legend and literature.

This first book-length profile of the warship reveals little known details of both her prewar and wartime career and reviews her final disposal.



Author: Myron J. Smith
ISBN-10: 1476686890
ISBN-13: 9781476686899
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Language: English
Published: 02/26/2024
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.60w x 0.70d
By Myron J. Smith
By Myron J. Smith
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Prolific author Myron J. Smith, Jr., is emeritus library director and professor at Tusculum University, Greeneville, Tennessee.

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