The Blockade and the Cruisers (Classic Reprint)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1331253357 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Jules Verne" Naval Action in the Civil war Mark J. Russell Soley, Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1890 to 1893, was approached by Scribners in 1883 to write this volume of the Naval trilogy for their Civil War series. He delivered a brisk, often thrilling, read that brings much understanding to the unique problems of the naval war.Soley starts by introducing the many "Jules Verne" wonder weapons of Civil War; some had been around but were tested in battle for the first time, while others were innovations of the war.Among these were the ram, a ship designed to ram and sink other ships (this was made possible by steam po
In describing the operations of the blockade-runners, the narratives of Maffitt, Roberts, and Wilkinson have been largely used. Such a reference to actual questions cannot be avoided, if the lessons of the War are to be fairly and fearlessly regarded.For statements of fact, reliance has been chiefly placed upon the written accounts, official or unofficial, of those who took part in the events recorded. Find more at forgottenbooksThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. In this connection it has been necessary to touch incidentally upon matters that are the subject of animated controversy in the Navy at the present moment. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.. Excerpt from The Blockade and the CruisersAs the introductory volume of a series, it is the purpose of this book to deal not only with the specific subjects mentioned in the title, but also with the general condition of the Navy at the outbreak of the War, the peculiar difficulties before it, and the way in which the difficulties were met. Finally, the writer must acknowledge his obligations to many kind friends, both in and out of the service, who have aided him with valuable advice and suggestions.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. In rare cases, an imperfection in th