A Major Naval Operation During the American Civil War.

Abstract

I believe the taking of Vicksburg involved a major naval operation that was part of the campaign to open the Mississippi River during the American Civil War. I have reviewed the strategic and operational objectives, purpose and characteristics of the events leading up to Vicksburg to meet the parameters of why this is a major naval operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 13, 1997
Accession Number
ADA324982

Entities

People

  • Richard M. Beckinger

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Army Operations
  • Civil War
  • Civil War (United States)
  • Command And Control
  • Force Protection
  • Inland Waterways
  • Marine Corps
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Mississippi River
  • Naval Operations
  • New York
  • Teamwork
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.