War on the Waters
The Union and Confederate Navies, 1861-1865
Edición de la obra War on the Waters
| Autor | James M. McPherson |
|---|---|
| Editorial | University of North Carolina Press |
| Fecha de publicación | 2012 |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 288 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780807838150 |
| Número de Cutter | M478w |
McPherson recounts how the Union navy's blockade of the Confederate coast, leaky as a sieve in the war's early months, became increasingly effective as it choked off vital imports and exports. Meanwhile, the Confederate navy, dwarfed by its giant adversary, demonstrated daring and military innovation.