Guns Of The Western Waters: The Story Of River Gunboats In The Civil War

by H. Allen Gosnell

Book Overview

Guns of the Western Waters is a comprehensive historical account of the role of river gunboats during the American Civil War. Written by H. Allen Gosnell, this book covers the origins of river gunboats, their design and construction, and their deployment in the Western theater of the war.Using primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official reports, Gosnell provides an in-depth analysis of the tactics and strategies employed by the Union...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116313712X
• ISBN13: 9781163137123
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"