American Civil War Fortifications (3): The Mississippi and River Forts

(Part of the Osprey Fortress (#68) Series and American Civil War Fortifications (#3) Series)

by Ron Field

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The Mississippi River played a decisive role in the American Civil War. The Confederate fortifications that controlled the lower Mississippi valley were put to the test in the lengthy Federal campaign of 1862-63. Vicksburg was a fortress city, known as the "Gibraltar of the Confederacy," whose capture is often seen as the key to victory in the war.

This book explores the fortifications of the river valley, focusing on Vicksburg and its defenses...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:184603194X

ISBN13:9781846031946

Release Date:November 2007

Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)

Length:64 Pages

Weight:0.52 lbs.

Dimensions:0.2" x 7.3" x 10.1"

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History Modern (16th-21st Centuries)

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American Civil War Fortifications (3): The Mississippi and River Forts

(Part of the Osprey Fortress (#68) Series and American Civil War Fortifications (#3) Series)

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