Lincoln’s Admiral: The Civil War Campaigns of David Farragut - James P. Duffy

Lincoln’s Admiral: The Civil War Campaigns of David Farragut

By James P. Duffy

  • Release Date: 2015-04-07
  • Genre: Military History
Score: 4.5
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Description

This vivid and impeccably researched book details the life and Civil War battles of Admiral David Farragut. It shines a spotlight and shares new details about the admiral's leadership of the mission to recapture the port of New Orleans from the Confederacy - a campaign historians consider one of the most daring in military history.

Farragut is perhaps best known for his order to ìDamn the torpedoes.... Full speed ahead." during the Battle of Mobile Bay, which has become a touchstone and rallying cry for the United States Navy.

A sweeping and riveting telling of Farragut's career and campaigns, Lincoln's Admiral offers fascinating insights into the strategy and decisions of one of the greatest military leaders on the Civil War - and of all time.

Reviews

  • Lincoln's Admiral

    5
    By greatbigdog
    This book was one hell of a read. It was, literally, "Full speed ahead" as I steamed thru this exciting part of history that I was totally unaware of. Thank you Mr. Duffy!