Strangling the Confederacy: Coastal Operations in the American Civil War

The Union's Coastal Campaign: Strangling the Confederacy is a comprehensive guide to the naval actions and land incursions that secured the North's victory in the Civil War.

This book examines the strategic decisions made by the Union Navy Board, which focused on 10 key ports with rail or water connections to the Confederate interior.

Through a series of battles, the Federals leveraged their superior technology, including steam power and rifled artillery, to make Confederate coastal defenses highly vulnerable.

The result was a gradual strangulation of the Confederacy, ultimately leading to its defeat.

This book provides a detailed account of the Union's campaign, highlighting the key decisions and battles that turned the tide of the war.

Whether you are a history buff or simply looking for a compelling narrative of the Civil War, The Union's Coastal Campaign is an essential read.