Title: Tinclads in the Civil War
Subtitle: union light-draught gunboat operations on western waters, 1862-1865
Description: "Once the Union Army gained control of the upper rivers of the Mississippi Valley during the first half of 1862, slow and heavy ironclads proved ineffective in patrolling the waters. Hastily outfitted steamboats were covered with thin armor and pressed into duty. This history documents the service records and duties of these little-known vessels"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: History, Riverine operations, Gunboats, United States, Campaigns, United States. Navy, United states, navy, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, campaigns, Warships, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, naval operations
Places: Mississippi River Valley, United States
Time periods: Civil War, 1861-1865, 19th century