River Batteries at Fort Donelson - by M Todd Cathey & Ricky W Robnett (Paperback)

The Fort Donelson River Batteries: A Defensive Masterpiece in the American Civil War Are you ready to discover the secrets of one of the most crucial defensive structures during the American Civil War? Look no further than "The Fort Donelson River Batteries" by M.

Todd Cathey and Ricky W.

Robnett.

This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at the construction, armament, and battle for these strategic river batteries, located near the town of Dover, Tennessee. Unprepared for invasion, Tennessee joined the Confederacy in June 1861, and the state's long border and three major rivers with northern access made defense difficult.

But engineers didn't let that deter them - they hastily constructed river batteries as part of the defenses that would come to be known as Fort Donelson.

And when Ulysses S.

Grant began moving up the rivers in early 1862, two companies of volunteer infantry and a company of light artillerymen were deployed to these hastily constructed batteries. On February 14, 1862, they faced off against four City-class ironclads and two timber-clads, driving off the gunboats with heavy casualties while only losing one man.

This book details it all - the construction, armament, and battle for the Fort Donelson river batteries.

With insights from renowned historian M.

Todd Cathey and retired electric utility worker Ricky W.

Robnett, you'll gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in American history. Don't miss out on your chance to own this comprehensive guide to the Fort Donelson River Batteries.

Order now and discover the secrets that helped turn the tide of the Civil War!