Tinclads in the Civil War: Union Light-Draught Gunboat Operations on Western Waters, 1862-1865
No Customer Reviews
Once the Union Army gained control of the upper rivers of the Mississippi Valley during the first half of 1862, slow and heavy ironclads proved ineffective in patrolling the waters. Hastily outfitted steamboats were covered with thin armor and pressed into duty. These "tinclads" fought Confederate forces attacking from the riverbanks, provided convoy for merchant steamers, enforced revenue measures, and offered tow, dispatch, and other fleet support...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786435798
ISBN13:9780786435791
Release Date:December 2009
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:431 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.9" x 9.8"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Related Subjects
HistoryCustomer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
