ePub Blacks in Colonial America by Oscar Reiss in History

Description

In the most detailed history of Union warships on the western waters of the Civil War; the author recounts the exploits of the timberclad ships Lexington; Tyler; and Conestoga. Converted to warships from commercial steamboats at the beginning of the conflict; the three formed the core of the North's Western Flotilla; later the Mississippi Squadron. The book focuses on the activities of these wooden warriors while providing context for the greater war; including accounts of their famous commanders; their roles in both large and small battles; ship-to-ship combat; and support for the armies of Gen. U.S. Grant and Gen. William T. Sherman.