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War On The Waters: The Union And Confederate Navies, 18611865 (Littlefield History Of The Civil War Era)
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Although Previously Undervalued For Their Strategic Impact Because They Represented Only A Small Percentage Of Total Forces, The Union And Confederate Navies Were Crucial To The Outcome Of The Civil War. In War On The Waters, James M. Mcpherson Has Crafted An Enlightening, At Times Harrowing, And Ultimately Thrilling Account Of The War'S Naval Campaigns And Their Military Leaders.Mcpherson Recounts How The Union Navy'S Blockade Of The Confederate Coast, Leaky As A Sieve In The War'S Early Months, Became Increasingly Effective As It Choked Off Vital Imports And Exports. Meanwhile, The Confederate Navy, Dwarfed By Its Giant Adversary, Demonstrated Daring And Military Innovation. Commerce Raiders Sank Union Ships And Drove The American Merchant Marine From The High Seas. Southern Ironclads Sent Several Union Warships To The Bottom, Naval Mines Sank Many More, And The Confederates Deployed The World'S First Submarine To Sink An Enemy Vessel. But In The End, It Was The Union Navy That Won Some Of The War'S Most Important Strategic Victoriesas An Essential Partner To The Army On The Ground At Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, Mobile Bay, And Fort Fisher, And All By Itself At Port Royal, Fort Henry, New Orleans, And Memphis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'War on the Waters'? A: The book primarily focuses on the naval campaigns of the Union and Confederate navies during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865, highlighting their strategic impact and military leaders.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'War on the Waters' is James M. McPherson, a well-known historian specializing in the Civil War.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show signs of use but is still readable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does 'War on the Waters' have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'War on the Waters' is a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'War on the Waters' published? A: The book was published on September 17, 2012.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'War on the Waters'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of naval strategy, military innovation, and the crucial role of naval power in the outcome of the Civil War.
- Q: Does the book include accounts of specific naval battles? A: Yes, it recounts significant naval battles and campaigns, including those at Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, and Mobile Bay.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those new to Civil War history? A: Yes, 'War on the Waters' is written in an engaging style that makes it accessible for readers new to Civil War history.