War on the Waters

Description:

McPherson recounts how the Union navy's blockade of the Confederate coast, leaky as a sieve in the war's early months, became increasingly effective as it choked off vital imports and exports. Meanwhile, the Confederate navy, dwarfed by its giant adversary, demonstrated daring and military innovation.

subjects: Confederate States of America,  United States,  Confederate States of America. Navy,  Campaigns,  Riverine operations,  Naval operations,  United States. Navy,  History,  United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, naval operations,  Confederate states of america, navy,  United states, navy, history,  United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, campaigns,  Military campaigns,  Naval Military operations,  Marine,  Sezessionskrieg,  Nordstaaten,  Südstaaten,  Förenta staterna,  Historia,  Amerikanska inbördeskriget 1861-1865,  Sjöoperationer,  Sjökrig,  Sydstaterna

Places: United States

Times: Civil War, 1861-1865