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Overview
The Union inland navy that became the Mississippi Squadron is one of the greatest, yet least studied aspects of the Civil War. Without it, however, the war in the West may not have been won, and the war in the East might have lasted much longer and perhaps ended differently. The men who formed and commanded this large fighting force have, with few exceptions, not been as thoroughly studied as their army counterparts.
The vessels they created were highly specialized craft which operated in the narrow confines of the Western rivers in places that could not otherwise receive fire support. Ironclads and gunboats protected army forces and convoyed much needed supplies to far-flung Federal forces. They patrolled thousands of miles of rivers and fought battles that were every bit as harrowing as land engagements yet inside iron monsters that created stifling heat with little ventilation. This book is about the intrepid men who fought under these conditions and the highly improvised boats in which they fought. The tactics their commanders developed were the basis for many later naval operations. Of equal importance were lessons learned about what not to do. The flag officers and admirals of the Mississippi Squadron wrote the rules for modern riverine warfare.
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Civil War History
Gary Joiner has greatly added to the historiography of Civil War naval history and has hopefully shed enough light on the subject to motivate other scholars to research the subject further. This book is worth reading by many audiences, including professional historians, Civil War buffs, naval history enthusiasts, and those interested in early examples of joint force operations. This book is also recommended for use by educators for classes dealing with the Civil War.— Daniel Sauerwein
The Journal Of Southern History
Excellent maps and pictures support Joiner's presentation . . . which is solidly researched and well written.Choice
This is a worthy outing . . . [the book] deserves a sport on library shelves. . . . Recommended.The Journal of Military History
Joiner is at his best when he is discussing strategy and the sometimes stormy army-navy relationships. . . . This is an excellent short introduction to the often-neglected yet vitally-important naval war in the West.The Journal of Southern History
Excellent maps and pictures support Joiner's presentation . . . which is solidly researched and well written.Civil War History - Daniel Sauerwein
Gary Joiner has greatly added to the historiography of Civil War naval history and has hopefully shed enough light on the subject to motivate other scholars to research the subject further. This book is worth reading by many audiences, including professional historians, Civil War buffs, naval history enthusiasts, and those interested in early examples of joint force operations. This book is also recommended for use by educators for classes dealing with the Civil War.Booklist
Clearly written and well researched, Joiner’s sound study also offers a superior selection of photographs of the weird and wonderful craft that won the rivers for the Union.CHOICE
This is a worthy outing . . . [the book] deserves a sport on library shelves. . . . Recommended.The Journal Of Military History
Joiner is at his best when he is discussing strategy and the sometimes stormy army-navy relationships. . . . This is an excellent short introduction to the often-neglected yet vitally-important naval war in the West.Sea History
A good scholarly introduction to this neglected aspect of Civil War maritime history.Civil War Book Review
This book is well-written, thoroughly researched, and complemented by outstanding maps and illustrations. . . . A well-rounded and thoroughly engaging book that serves as a fine introduction to the Civil War on the western waters.Journal Of Southern History
Excellent maps and pictures support Joiner's presentation . . . which is solidly researched and well written.Civilwarhistory.Wordpress.Com
Gary Joiner has greatly added to the historiography of Civil War naval history and has hopefully shed enough light on the subject to motivate other scholars to research the subject further. This book is worth reading by many audiences, including professional historians, Civil War buffs, naval history enthusiasts, and those interested in early examples of joint force operations. This book is also recommended for use by educators for classes dealing with the Civil War.— Daniel Sauerwein
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Meet the Author
Gary D. Joiner is a military historian, cartographer, and author who developed a special interest in studying river channel migration and historic road networks while studying the Red River Campaign of the U.S. Civil War. He is the author of One Damn Blunder from Beginning to End: The Red River Campaign of 1864, which has won two national history book honors, the A.M. Pate, Jr. and the Albert Castel awards. His other recent books include No Pardons to Ask, nor Apologies to Make; Through the Howling Wilderness: The Red River Campaign of 1864 and Union Defeat in the West; as senior editor, Little to Eat and Thin Mud to Drink, and as co-editor of O. Edward Cunningham's Shiloh and Western Campaign of 1862.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Blue Water and the Anaconda Chapter 2: Mr. Welles, Mr. Eads and Mr. Pook: Creating the Brown Water Navy Chapter 3: Early Actions from Belmont to the Battle of Shiloh Chapter 4: Striking South Chapter 5: The Lower River Chapter 6: The Mississippi Squadron Chapter 7: Vicksburg Chapter 8: The Red River Campaign Chapter 9: Epilogue: To the End of the War and After
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