American Civil War Fortifications (2): Land and Field Fortifications (Fortress) (Bk. 2)
"This book explores the defensive Civil War constructs of the Mississippi River valley, focusing on Vicksburg, which boasted a network of forts, rifle pits, and cannon embrasures. Also examined are numerous other strongholds, including New Orleans, Port Hudson, New Madrid, and forts Henry and Donelson. A section titled 'Visiting the Forts Today' is included." -Laura O. Wilson,Missouri Historical Review(July 2008)"... this worthwhile review of an important topic is valuable for anyone interested in 19th century fortifications." -Bolling Smith,Coastal Defense Journal(February 2008)"Ron Field'sAmerican Civil War Fortifications (3): The Mississippi and River Fortsnarrows the focus to Confederate fortifications tested during the long Federal campaign of 1862-63.  Major sites of such fortification are surveyed for their military impact." -The California Bookwatch(January 2008)"The information on some of these lesser known fortifications and the guide value to Vicksburg certainly make this book a useful addition along with the author's other volume on Civil War fortifications." -J.E. Kaufmann,SITEO Newsletter(December 2007)"This book by Ron Field is an outstanding addition to the Fortress series and one that no student of the genre should be without." -Scott Van Aken,modelingmadness.com(November 2007)--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.