Fort Fisher: Amphibious Victory in the American Civil War

Historians and military professionals tend to agree on the importance of
large armies to the outcome of the American CivilWar. Somuch attention
has focused on the major battles and leaders of land warfare that other elements of military significance often receive less attention than deserved. Yet the ultimate victory of Union forces resulted froma total war effort, involving political, diplomatic, economic, military, and naval power. In no arena of conflict did the Union hold greater advantag...