The Navy in the Civil War : the Blockade and the Cruisers (Hardcover)

The Navy In The Civil War: The Blockade And The Cruisers is a comprehensive book written by James Russell Soley. The book delves into the role of the United States Navy during the American Civil War, specifically focusing on the blockade and the cruisers. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the navy's strategy and tactics during the war, examining the challenges they faced and the successes they achieved. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the blockade, which was a crucial element of the Union's strategy to defeat the Confederacy. Soley discusses the challenges faced by the navy in enforcing the blockade, including the difficulties of maintaining a naval presence along the entire southern coastline. He also examines the impact of the blockade on the Confederacy, including its effects on the economy and the morale of the southern population.The second part of the book focuses on the navy's cruisers, which were used to disrupt Confederate commerce and raid enemy ports. Soley provides detailed accounts of some of the most famous naval battles of the war, including the battles between the CSS Alabama and the USS Kearsarge, and the CSS Florida and the USS Wachusett. He also examines the impact of the cruisers on the war effort, including their role in preventing Confederate supplies from reaching Europe.Overall, The Navy In The Civil War: The Blockade And The Cruisers is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at the role of the navy in the American Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or naval history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.