Confederate Submarines and Torpedo Vessels 1861–65
Title | Confederate Submarines and Torpedo Vessels 1861–65 PDF eBook |
Author | Angus Konstam |
Publisher | Osprey Publishing |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004-08-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781841767208 |
The primary Union strategy during the American Civil War was a massive naval blockade of the entire Southern coastline of the Confederacy, and it was in the effort to counter this blockade that the Confederates developed their first submarines and torpedo boats. This book traces the development of these new technologies, including the CSS 'Little David' and 'Hunley' - respectively the first torpedo boat and submarine to sink an enemy warship. The wreck of the 'Hunley' was raised in 2000, and this is the first book ever to integrate details of its recovery with an account of Confederate submarines in action.
Naval History. Civil War, 1861-65
Title | Naval History. Civil War, 1861-65 PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 42 |
Release | 1862 |
Genre | Hampton Roads, Battle of, Va., 1862 |
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Union And Confederate Submarine Warfare In The Civil War
Title | Union And Confederate Submarine Warfare In The Civil War PDF eBook |
Author | Mark K. Ragan |
Publisher | Da Capo Press, Incorporated |
Total Pages | 358 |
Release | 1999-11-21 |
Genre | History |
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Submarine use and experimentation during the Civil War was far more widespread than generally known. Drawing on years of archival research, submarine expert Mark Ragan outlines the building programs, construction plans, and underwater operations of both the Union and the Confederacy. 50 photos/illustrations. 6 maps. Nationwide book signings.
The Confederate Navy
Title | The Confederate Navy PDF eBook |
Author | William N. Still |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 280 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Confederate States of America |
ISBN |
This comprehensive guide to the Confederate Navy, covers the ships and men, the organization and facilities, the strategy and tactics, and compiles the operations, including those on the Western rivers.
Civil War Naval Chronology, 1861-1865
Title | Civil War Naval Chronology, 1861-1865 PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Naval History Division |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1140 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | United States |
ISBN |
Confederate Blockade Runner 1861–65
Title | Confederate Blockade Runner 1861–65 PDF eBook |
Author | Angus Konstam |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 96 |
Release | 2022-05-26 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1472853261 |
The lifeblood of the Confederacy, the blockade runners of the Civil War usually began life as regular fast steam-powered merchant ships. They were adapted for the high-speed dashes through the Union blockade which closed off all the major Southern ports, and for much of the war they brought much-needed food, clothing and weaponry to the Confederacy. This book traces their operational history, including the development of purpose-built blockade running ships, and examines their engines, crews and tactics. It describes their wartime exploits, demonstrating their operational and mechanical performance, whilst examining what life was like on these vessels through accounts of conditions on board when they sailed into action.
Confederate Raider 1861–65
Title | Confederate Raider 1861–65 PDF eBook |
Author | Angus Konstam |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 51 |
Release | 2021-06-24 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1472852265 |
The Confederate states adopted radical solutions to counter the naval superiority of their opponents. One of the more successful solutions they adopted was the use of commerce raiders. This book describes the reasons which forced the Confederates to resort to commerce raiding, and outlines the way in which these craft were converted or specially built to perform their role. It details not only the way these craft were operated and manned, but also their brutal attacks, daring escapes and climatic battles against the large numbers of Union warships forced to hunt them down.