REBELS & YANKEES: NAVAL BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR
A fascinating study of the most important conflicts in US Naval history. Many graphics and photos of CW Naval equipment.
CIVIL WAR SAVANNAH
If you want to know about Savannah during the War, this Is the book to read. It gives detailed accounts about the city, its people
(civilian and military), and how the war affected Both.
CONFEDERATE NAVY: THE SHIPS,MEN, AND ORGANIZATION, 1861-65
An excellent look at the makeup of The Confederate Navy. Packed with information and details.
One of the best on the Confederate Navy.
CONFEDERATE NAVY - A PICTORAL HISTORY
A good paperback book with numerous illustrations that identify
and explain the Naval operations of the Confederate States Navy.
GRAY THUNDER: EXPLOITS OF THECONFEDERTE STATES NAVY
A fascinating story of the Confederate Navy and its struggle against
A superior foe. Has extensive quotes from individuals who were there.
IRONCLAD OF THE ROANOKE
The best book written on the C.S.S. ALBEMARLE. Full of details And information on the planning, construction, and war time
Exploits of this Confederate ironclad.
IRON AFLOAT
An excellent book on the story behind the Confederates
Attempt to build ironclads. A great reference book.
THE SINKING OF THE U.S.S. CAIRO
Contains all the information on this daring and Successful use of torpedoes to sink the first warship During action.
WARSHIPS OF THE CIVIL WAR NAVIES
This book contains the names and information on every ship that was in the Union & Confederate navies during the war.
The best reference book available on this subject. A must for researching ships from the war.
UNDER THE BLUE PENNANT OR NOTES OF A
NAVAL OFFICER: JOHN W. GRATTAN ACTING ENSIGN USN
A journal written a few years after the war by John Grattan, a naval officer who served aboard ship.
Has excellent accounts of everyday life of a sailor during the war.
THE C.S.S. HUNLEY - CONFEDERATE SUBMARINE
Covers everything you want to know about the HUNLEY.
THE C.S.S. FLORIDA
An excellent account covering the Confederate raider.
LINCOLNS COMMANDO
Shows the life and exploits of the most celebrated Naval personality of the war,
William B. Cushing – the man who sank the Confederate ironclad ALBEMARLE.
U.S.S. NEW IRONSIDES
The first ocean going ironclad in the US Navy. Covers the ships construction and record during the war.
Explains the politics that led to the Monitor class ships being favored during the war. Excellent reading.
SEA HAWK OF THE CONFEDERACY
A fascinating account of Lt. Charles Read, a true confederate naval hero.
Excellent detailed account of this little known southern sailor.
THUNDER ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI: THE RIVER BATTLES THAT SPLIT THE CONFEDERACY
Covers all the major naval actions in the western theatre that led to the Confederacys inevitable defeat.
Excellent book with numerous photos.
CAPITAL NAVY - THE MEN, SHIPS, ANDOPERATIONS OF THE JAMES RIVER SQUADRON
A definitive book on the Ironclads that protected Richmond from The Union Navy.
Has fascinating stories about the ships, people, and Incidents around Richmond during the Civil war.