Description: This fascinating historical account unfolds the triumphant conquest of Fort Pulaski, a significant fortification guarding the Savannah River during the Civil War. The book, penned by the esteemed author, analyzes the critical role of this battle in strengthening the Union's blockade on the South and its impact on Georgia's primary port. The author skillfully weaves together accounts of the fort's construction, its armament, and the strategic importance it held. The book delves into the lives of key figures involved in the conflict, including Union General Gillmore, whose innovative use of rifled guns proved pivotal in the fort's capture. Through vivid descriptions of the fierce bombardment and the eventual surrender, the author illuminates the tactics and weaponry that shaped the outcome of this pivotal battle. This book presents a compelling analysis of the fort's fall within the broader context of the Civil War, highlighting the evolution of warfare and the strategic significance of controlling coastal fortifications. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 70
Type: textbook
Book Title: Fort Pulaski : National Monument, Georgia (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.1 in
Topic: Military / General
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 3.8 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Ralston B. Lattimore
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
