Albemarle by Jim Stempel
The destruction of the rebel ram Albemarle by Lieut. Cushing proves to be one of the most daring and romantic naval feats of history A truly remarkable account of a heroic action during the Civil War. A fascinating read. In the early winter months of 1864 Confederate General Robert E Lee devised a plan to retake critical areas of eastern North Carolina then occupied by the Federal Army. If successful a new supply line would be established to Richmond, and the Southern war effort greatly bolstered as a result. Central to his plan was the use of the new rebel ironclad Albemarle then nearing completion on the Roanoke River. The CS Albemarle was considered to be a formidable weapon by all concerned and its destruction soon became a high priority of the Lincoln administration. So successful would the Albemarle prove to be against the blockading squadron, however, that in utter desperation the Federal high command ultimately turned to a twenty one year old lieutenant who had demonstrated daring and success on the rivers of Virginia and North Carolina. The mission to destroy the Albemarle, nevertheless, was a high stakes gamble of the most desperate and heroic variety. Its remarkable success became a bitter disaster for the Confederacy, a much needed boost for Abraham Lincoln and catapulted Lt William Barker Cushing in legend. Highly entertaining, well researched and original in thought. It has the makings of a classic| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781611793338 |
| ISBN 10 | 1611793335 |
| Title | Albemarle |
| Author | Jim Stempel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Fireship Press |
| Year published | 2015-01-22 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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