Strangling the Confederacy

"Strangling the Confederacy" explores the Union's naval and land campaigns along the Southern coast during the Civil War, focusing on the strategic effort to cut off Confederate supply lines and ports. Utilizing modern military doctrine, the book highlights the significance of the Union Navy's focus on key ports and the technological advantages that contributed to their success. Through analysis of various battles and campaigns, it demonstrates how these efforts played a crucial role in ultimately defeating the Confederacy.