American Civil War Amphibious Tactics

In his book, expert historian Ron Field delves into the Union forces' use of combined operations during the Civil War, which played a crucial role in their defeat of the South. Through the Union Navy's growing effectiveness, the Army's willingness to work together, and the contributions of officers like Ambrose Burnside, David Farragut, and John Dahlgren, successful amphibious operations were carried out both along the coast and great rivers. Notably, the capture of New Orleans in May of 1862, after previous victories at Roanoke Island, New Bern, and Island Number Ten, dealt a significant blow to the Confederacy. The potential of amphibious warfare was further proven by the Union's capture of Fort Fisher in North Carolina through a renewed effort in January of 1865. This study, fully illustrated and detailed, thoroughly examines the tactics and technologies employed by the Union forces during this pivotal time in history. Author: Ron Field Illustrator: Steve Noon 64 page Soft