Iron Afloat: The Story of the Confederate Armorclads

Iron Afloat: The Story of the Confederate Armorclads
ISBN-10
0872496163
ISBN-13
9780872496163
Category
History
Pages
262
Language
English
Published
1988-12
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Author
William N. Still

Description

The definitive history of the planning, building, & operation of the Confederate ironclad navy.

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