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Author:

Campbell, R. Thomas, 1938-

Title:

Confederate naval forces on western waters : the defense of the Mississippi River and its tributaries / R. Thomas Campbell.

Publisher:

McFarland & Co.,

Copyright Date:

c2005

Description:

viii, 272 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.

Subject:

Mississippi River Valley--Naval operations, Confederate.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Naval operations, Confederate.
Confederate States of America.--Navy--History
United States--Naval operations, Confederate.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Naval operations, Confederate.

Notes:

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.

ISBN:

9780786422036
0786422033 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)60796180

LCCN:

2005018507

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)