Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-266) and index.
Contents:
The gathering clouds -- Victory at head of the passes -- Island number -- Building the ironclads -- The Battle of New Orleans -- Plum Point, the Battle of Memphis, and the White River Campaign -- Building the CSS Arkansas -- Into the volcano -- Berwick Bay and the J.A. Cotton -- Gunfire at Galveston -- Action on the tributaries -- The pursuit and destruction of the USS Indianola -- The CSS Missouri and the loss of Yazoo City -- The CSS Webb and the final surrender -- Some final thoughts.
Summary:
"The history of Confederate naval forces on western waters is one of desperation and defeat interspersed with moments of hard-earned victory. Here is the story of courageous and heartbreaking battle against an overwhelming foe"--Provided by publisher.
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