At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River and in the first few months both sides scrambled to gather a flotilla, converting existing riverboats for naval use. These ships were transformed into powerful naval weapons despite a lack of resources, trained manpower and suitable vessels. The creation of a river fleet was a miracle of ingenuity, improvisation and logistics, particularly for the South. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War.
| Published | Mar 25 2002 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781841764139 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 40 b/w; 14 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Short code | NVG 49 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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