EVERY DAY OF THE CIVIL WAR: A Chronological Encyclopedia

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From the early seizure of government property during the latter part of 1860 to the final Confederate surrender in 1865, provides a day-to-day account of the U.S. Civil War. Daily chronicle of the combat is written in narrative form to give readers some continuity as they move from skirmish to skirmish. Chronicles the life spans of more than 600 Union and Confederate vessels, documenting when possible the time of each vessel's acquisition, commissioning, major engagements, and decommissioning. Seven appendices provide lists of prominent Union and Confederate officers, primary naval actions, and Medal of Honor recipients from 1863 to 1865. Contains 498 photos and 31 maps.