The Old War Horse
Download or Read eBook The Old War Horse PDF written by Myron J. Smith, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-02-26 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Myron J. Smith, Jr. |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 265 |
| Release | : 2024-02-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476686899 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1476686890 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Old War Horse by : Myron J. Smith, Jr.
Book excerpt: With a unique prewar history as a snagboat and James B. Eads' noted catamaran salvage vessel, the Benton survived a tumultuous government acquisition process and conversion to become flagship of the Union's Civil War Western river navy. From Island No. 10 through the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns, the revolutionary ironclad participated in both combat and administrative activities, earning a prominent place in nautical legend and literature. This first book-length profile of the warship reveals little known details of both her prewar and wartime career and reviews her final disposal.
