Storm Over Carolina: The Confederate Navy's Struggle for Eastern North Carolina

The struggle for control of the eastern waters of North Carolina duringthe War Between the States was a bitter, painful, and sometimeshumiliating one for the Confederate navy. No better example exists ofthe classic adage, Too little, too late. Burdened by the lack ofadequate warships, construction facilities and even ammunition, nevertheless the South's naval arm fought bravely and recklessly tostem the tide of the Federal invasion of North Carolina from the sea.Storm Over North Carolina is the account of the Southern navy'sstruggle in North Carolina waters. It is a saga of crushing defeatsinterspersed with moments of brilliant victories. It is also the story ofdogged determination and incredible perseverance in the face ofoverwhelming odds

Author: R. Thomas Campbell
Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
Published: 12/01/2005
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.84d
ISBN13: 9781581824865
ISBN10: 1581824866
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- History | Military | Naval