American Civil War Fortifications (3): The Mississippi and River Forts

by Ron Field

The Mississippi River played a decisive role in the American Civil War. The Confederate fortifications that controlled the lower Mississippi valley were put to the test in the lengthy Federal campaign of 1862-63. Vicksburg was a fortress city, known as the "Gibraltar of the Confederacy," whose capture is often seen as the key to victory in the war.

This book explores the fortifications of the river valley, focusing on Vicksburg and its defenses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184603194X
• ISBN13: 9781846031946
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 10.1"