The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia - [2 volumes] (Hardcover)

Long overlooked in favor of land engagements, this is the first encyclopedia to analyze the naval aspects of the American Civil War. The brilliance of both sides' secretaries of the navy, Stephen Mallory and Gideon Welles. The Dahlgren guns of the Union forces and the Confederate Navy's Brooke guns that were essential in battles involving ironclad ships. The significant contributions of African Americans in the ship crews of the U.S. Navy during the Civic War. These are examples of the fascinating details contained in The Civil War Naval Encyclopedia that provide readers with a complete understanding of the naval aspects of the American Civil War. The entries in this sweeping text provide comprehensive treatment of overall strategies on each side, the role of diplomacy, leading naval officers and other personalities, battles and important engagements, ship types, well-known individual warships, naval ordnance and weapons systems, and new developments such as mines and submarines. Topics such as shipboard life, major waterways, prominent seaports, and the role of logistics in determining the outcome of the war are also covered.

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	December 2010
Editors:	Spencer C. Tucker
Dimensions:	262 x 185 x 69mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	829
ISBN-13:	978-1-59884-338-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-59884-338-9
Barcode:	9781598843385

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