num_pages: 48
description: At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River and in the first few months both sides scrambled to gather a flotilla, converting existing riverboats for naval use. These ships were transformed into powerful naval weapons despite a lack of resources, trained manpower and suitable vessels. The creation of a river fleet was a miracle of ingenuity, improvisation and logistics, particularly for the South. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War.
language: English
title: Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65
titlecomplete: Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65 (Osprey New Vanguard #49)
genres: Civil War, American Civil War, History, War
ratings_count: 23
series: Osprey New Vanguard
publisher: Osprey Publishing