The Last Stronghold The Campaign for Fort Fisher |
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Author:
| McCaslin, Richard B. |
Series title: | Civil War Campaigns and Commanders Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-893114-31-9 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2003 |
Publisher: | State House Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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During the Civil War, the independence of the Confederacy hinged upon its ability to exist as a sovereign nation in the world. Part of this identity came from its continued connection to European goods. The port of Wilmington was a key city in mantaining this agenda and Fort Fisher its defender.
During the Civil War, the independence of the Confederacy hinged upon its ability to exist as a sovereign nation in the world. Part of this identity came from its continued connection to European goods. The port of Wilmington was a key city in mantaining this agenda and Fort Fisher its defender.