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Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861-65 (New Vanguard, 49)
Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 186165 - New Vanguard, 49 Author:Angus Konstam 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 o... more »f 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.« less