Joint operations in the James River basin, 1862-1865 / LCDR David K. Zatt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zatt, David K., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (77 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Pickle Partners Publishing, 2015.

Summary:

This study is an analysis of Union joint operations in the James River Basin from 1862 to 1865. Specifically the contributions made by the Union Navy during the battles of this period.It begins with an analysis of the Peninsula Campaign conducted by Major General George B. McClellan and Rear Admiral Louis M. Goldsborough in 1862 and concludes with the Union forces entry into Richmond in April 1865.The Union Navy played a significant role in shaping the outcome of the battles for control of the James River Basin and the eventual capture of Richmond. The Navy's control of the river allowed Lieutenant General Grant to maintain his main supply base well forward in the theater. This enabled Grant to rapidly maneuver and resupply his forces.The study provides lessons on the difficulties of joint operations and the requirements to ensure success in the joint arena. Furthermore, it provides today's United States military with a view of riverine and mine warfare operations and the implication of allowing these warfare areas to decay.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781786253866

1786253860