Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861-65 (NVG-49)

Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861-65 (NVG-49)

Published by Opsrey Publishing 2002 - author: Angus Konstam - soft cover - 48 pages - pre-owned - condition: very good

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.