Ironclads and Blockades in the Civil War (Untold History of the Civil War)

Ironclads and Blockades in the Civil War (Untold History of the Civil War)

Describes how the United States Navy was expanded and improved during the Civil War and how ironclads and other armored vessels were used in various military operations. Grade 5-9-Accessible snapshots of Civil War history. If not precisely "untold," their topics are generally treated only briefly in works devoted to this period. Each volume is arranged in a series of short chapters that focus on specific aspects of the main theme, such as "Blockades and Blockade-Runners," "Prisoners of the Yankees," and "Nurses of the Battlefields." The attractively packaged books are packed with relevant black-and-white photographs and reproductions. Identical maps and chronologies appear in each title, but glossaries and lists of books and Web sites are tailored to the specific subject matter. Starr E. Smith, Fairfax County Public Library, VA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Used Book in Good Condition