Incidents and Anecdotes of the Civil War |
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| Author:
| Porter, David D. |
| Series title: | Barnes and Noble Digital Library |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4114-5044-8 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $1.99 |
Book Description:
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This 1885 memoir details Porter's Civil War experiences. He gained renown in 1863 by running his fleet past the Confederate batteries at Vicksburg in support of Grant's moves against that city, thus delivering the Mississippi to Union control. He was promoted to admiral in 1870.
This 1885 memoir details Porter's Civil War experiences. He gained renown in 1863 by running his fleet past the Confederate batteries at Vicksburg in support of Grant's moves against that city, thus delivering the Mississippi to Union control. He was promoted to admiral in 1870.