Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. The Importance of the Mississippi River
Chapter 2. The Confederate River Defense Fleet
Chapter 3. The Union Fleets
Chapter 4. The Situation
Chapter 5. The Battle of Plum Point
Chapter 6. The Fall of Fort Pillow
Chapter 7. The Battle of Memphis
Chapter 8. The Aftermath
Chapter 9. Rams versus Guns
Conclusion: The Impact of the Battle of Memphis
Appendix A. History of the Boats
Appendix B. Biographies
Appendix C. Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Commander William R. Hoel
Notes
Bibliography
Index