The war between the North and the South conjures up thoughts of Gettysburg, Shiloh, Chickamauga, Manassas, Fredericksburg and others. Less widely understood, but just as significant were the naval battles of the war. These battles mark the advent of modern naval warfare. Ironclads met in battle for the first time. This book covers the full scope of naval activities in the war -- blockades and blockade-runners, battles on inland waterways, battles on the high seas, and the strategies of both the North and the South. The heyday of the wooden tall ships gave way to the ferocious iron seagoing weapons of the 1860s. Written by a man with first hand knowledge of many of these battles, the reader can once again relive these famous encounters in a way that no modern book can retell.
This item is in Good/Fair condition. There is some coloring and staining of the page edges and cover. There is shelf wear, including a number of tears in the dust jacket (see pictures). As usual, photos are of the item that you will receive.