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Overview"The struggle for control of the eastern waters of North Carolina during the War Between the States was a bitter, painful, and sometimes humiliating one for the Confederate navy. No better example exists of the classic adage, ""Too little, too late."" Burdened by the lack of adequate warships, construction facilities and even ammunition, nevertheless the South's naval arm fought bravely and recklessly to stem the tide of the Federal invasion of North Carolina from the sea. ""Storm Over North Carolina"" is the account of the Southern navy's struggle in North Carolina waters. It is a saga of crushing defeats interspersed with moments of brilliant victories. It is also the story of dogged determination and incredible perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. With the war grinding to a close, the last Confederate vessel in North Carolina waters was destroyed. William T. Sherman was approaching from the south, Wilmington was lost, and the Confederacy reeled as if from a mortal blow. For the Confederate navy, and even more so for the besieged citizens of eastern North Carolina, these were stormy days indeed. ""Storm Over Carolina"" describes their ordeal." Full Product DetailsAuthor: R. Thomas CampbellPublisher: Turner Publishing Company Imprint: Cumberland House Publishing,US Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9781581824865ISBN 10: 1581824866 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 12 January 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationR. Thomas Campbell, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, has written numerous books on ships and officers of the Confederate navy and of the Confederate Naval Academy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |