How Long to Read Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters

How Long Does it Take to Read Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters?

It takes the average reader to read Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters by R. Thomas Campbell

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

No body of water was more vital to the Confederacy's efforts in the Civil War than the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Though the Confederate Congress declared the Mississippi free and open to all states north and south, the Union launched plans for an effective blockade of the 1700 miles of Southern coastline, coupled with a strong naval and army thrust down the Mississippi Valley from Cairo, Illinois, to the Gulf of Mexico. To defend the river and to prevent Union forces from advancing, the South would require a strong naval force. There was only one problem with the strategy: The Confederacy had no navy. On February 25, 1861, Confederate president Jefferson Davis nominated Stephen R. Mallory to be secretary of the newly formed Confederate States Navy. Mallory faced significant obstacles--no shipyards, few skilled craftsmen and machinists, and a lack of production facilities to process raw materials. Mallory was able to overcome the many shortcomings to build a formidable navy, but the efforts in the Mississippi theater were hamstrung by a disjointed command structure and interservice bickering. Despite these problems, the Confederate Navy contested the Union forces at every turn. The history of Confederate naval forces on the western waters is a story of desperation, intrigue, ineptitude, and humiliating defeats, interspersed with moments of courage, innovation, resourcefulness, and a few hard-earned victories.

How long is Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters?

Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters by R. Thomas Campbell is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

This makes it 0% the length of the average book. It also has 0% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters aloud.

What Reading Level is Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters?

Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters?

Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters by R. Thomas Campbell is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Confederate Naval Forces on Western Waters by R. Thomas Campbell on Amazon click the button below.