Ellet's Brigade: The Strangest Outfit of All

by Chester G. Hearn

Book Overview

Soon after the Civil War started, Charles Ellet Jr formed the Ram Fleet. The rams were shunned by army and navy until they proved their worth on June 6th 1862. This study details the formation and wartime exploits of Ellet's fleet, reviving the history of this almost forgotten brigade.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807125598
• ISBN13: 9780807125595
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
• Length: 289 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.4"