William H. Roberts is a retired commander in the U.S. Navy and is author of Civil War Ironclads: The U.S. Navy and Industrial Mobilization and USS New Ironsides in the Civil War.

“An excellent introduction to the Civil War on the high seas and along the coasts.”—The Journal of Military History|“Concise, intelligent, and eminently readable. . . . I recommend the book heartily.”—Paper Wars|“Readers who want to think about the large naval—and often governmental, diplomatic, logistical, economic, and military—facets of the war will find much in Roberts’ book to ponder.”—Richard M. McMurry, Blue & Gray

William H. Roberts is a retired commander in the U.S. Navy and is author of Civil War Ironclads: The U.S. Navy and Industrial Mobilization and USS New Ironsides in the Civil War.

“An excellent introduction to the Civil War on the high seas and along the coasts.”—The Journal of Military History|“Concise, intelligent, and eminently readable. . . . I recommend the book heartily.”—Paper Wars|“Readers who want to think about the large naval—and often governmental, diplomatic, logistical, economic, and military—facets of the war will find much in Roberts’ book to ponder.”—Richard M. McMurry, Blue & Gray

William H. Roberts is a retired commander in the U.S. Navy and is author of Civil War Ironclads: The U.S. Navy and Industrial Mobilization and USS New Ironsides in the Civil War.

“An excellent introduction to the Civil War on the high seas and along the coasts.”—The Journal of Military History|“Concise, intelligent, and eminently readable. . . . I recommend the book heartily.”—Paper Wars|“Readers who want to think about the large naval—and often governmental, diplomatic, logistical, economic, and military—facets of the war will find much in Roberts’ book to ponder.”—Richard M. McMurry, Blue & Gray