Strange battles of the Civil War
By: Webb Garrison, Jr.
Publisher: Cumberland House
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Nashville, Tenn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 310
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders -- United States -- Anecdotes.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns -- Anecdotes.
Genres: Anecdotes.
Description: In this engaging survey of twenty-three battles of the American Civil War, several of these peculiarities are highlighted. These intriguing tales include naval engagements, naval battles against land forces, cover-ups and scapegoats, unexpected combat, and military blunders.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-300) and index.