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In the most detailed history ever 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.
Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword by B. Franklin Cooling
Preface
List of Abbreviations
1. Rivers and Rebellion, January-April 1861
2. Commander Rodgers Goes West, April-June 1861
3. From Cincinnati into the War Zone, June-August 1861
4. New Men, Hotter War, September 1-October 9, 1861
5. Columbus-Belmont, October 10-November 9, 1861
6. Skirmishing and Fleet Building, November-December 1861
7. Fort Henry: Preparations and Battle, January-February 1862
8. To Florence and Fort Donelson, February 1862
9. Tennessee River-Columbus-Island No. 10, February-March 1862
10. Tennessee River: Shiloh, March-April 1862
11. White River and the C.S.S. Arkansas, June-July 1862
12. An Anniversary, POW Convoys, and the Death of a Timberclad Hero, July-December 1862
13. 1863: Arkansas Post to Helena
14. Peripheral Streams and Red River, 1863-1864
15. Cavalry Versus Timberclads, June 1864
Epilogue: Winding Down, July 1864-August 1865
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
