Ironclad captains of the Civil War /

"Based on the Official Records, biographical works, ship and operations histories, newspapers and other sources, this book chronicles the lives of 158 ironclad captains, North and South, who were charged with outfitting and commanding these vessels in combat. Each biography includes birth and d...

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Main Author: Smith, Myron J. (Author)
Other Authors: Jenkins, Mark F. (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
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Summary:"Based on the Official Records, biographical works, ship and operations histories, newspapers and other sources, this book chronicles the lives of 158 ironclad captains, North and South, who were charged with outfitting and commanding these vessels in combat. Each biography includes birth and death information, pre- and postwar career, and details about ships served upon or commanded"--
Item Description:Purchased for the Cushing Library/Ragan Military collection by The Cushing Library.
Physical Description:vii. 254 pages ; 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476666365
1476666369