The Confederate Naval Buildup

Authors

David G. Surdam

Abstract

The North came perilously close to forfeiting, at least temporarily, its ultimately decisive naval ad- vantage. Given extraordinary foresight, skill, and more than a little luck, Confederate leaders might have produced a navy strong enough to gain superiority on the American waters. Their failure to do so can be traced to a set of fundamental decisions.

Recommended Citation

Surdam, David G. (2001) "The Confederate Naval Buildup," Naval War College Review: Vol. 54: No. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol54/iss1/8