The lifeblood of the Confederacy; the blockade runners of the Civil War usually began life as regular fast steam-powered merchant ships. They were adapted for the high-speed dashes through the Union blockade which closed off all the major Southern ports; and for much of the war they brought much-needed food; clothing and weaponry to the Confederacy.This book traces their operational history; including the development of purpose-built blockade running ships; and examines their engines; crews and tactics. It describes their wartime exploits; demonstrating their operational and mechanical performance; whilst examining what life was like on these vessels through accounts of conditions on board when they sailed into action.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Chilling history of the evils that have been let loose in the Middle EastBy Marie BelcrediI made myself read this book to get a real understanding of what is happening in the Middle East. From being revolted by the callous and downright stupid manipulations of the West and its allies in the Middle East to feeling my heart go out to the civilians; just trying to live in a homeland which has neighbour rising up against neighbour and being finally driven away from home and livelihoods.The afterword sums it up with chilling clarity. Yes; this is truly the final throes of the end of the Ottoman Empire. Some smaller ethnic and religious will be wiped off the face of the Earth as they are lost in a diaspora. The oldest Christians will be in that group. The dogs of war have been unleashed and people who could at one time still live in mixed neighbours will never be able to do this again due to the hostilities that have been raised. These people have fled and live in refugee camps and have lost livelihoods and pride.On reflection it seems to have great similarities with the Thirty Years War where the armies of many countries criss crossed Germany leaving destruction and a scorched Earth in its wake.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Patrick Cockburn Superb WritingsBy CustomerOne of the only journalists who covered; in person; the invasion of Iraq; its early disasters; and its most three recent consequences and disasters: ISIS the war immigrants into Europe; Turkey; Lebanon and Jordan; and terrorism in France; Belgium and now Germany. A brilliant mind who has written a number of books on these subjects; in addition to a steady stream of articles.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting readBy Estela Marmolejo-DaherI read this for one of my classes and it was interesting the way it was written in storytelling manner.
