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American Civil War Fortifications (3): The Mississippi and River Forts (Fortress) (v. 3)

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The Mississippi River played a decisive role within the American Civil War. The Confederate fortifications that controlled the lower Mississippi valley were put to the test within the lengthy Federal campaign of 1862-63. Vicksburg used to be a fortress town, referred to as the “Gibraltar of the Confederacy,” whose capture is regularly seen as the important thing to victory within the war.

This book explores the fortifications of the river valley, specializing in Vicksburg and its defenses which boasted a network of forts, rifle pits, and cannon embrasures surrounding town and examining the strengths and weaknesses of the fortifications when below siege. Also examined are a large number of other fortified strongholds, including New Orleans, Port Hudson, New Madrid and, forts Henry and Donelson, all lavishly illustrated with full color artwork and cutaways.

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