Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65

Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65 (New Vanguard, 49)
- Reference Book
- Osprey Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861-65 New Vanguard #49 by 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 of 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.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations
ReleaseDate 2002-03-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781841764139

Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65 (New Vanguard, 49)