Tucker, a former professor of military history at the Virginia Military Institute, draws on recent scholarship, official records, and the memoirs of participants to look at the roles played by the Union and Confederate navies during the Civil War. He examines the senior leadership, officers, and personnel of the two navies as well as their organization, recruitment and training, and manufacturing resources. He then takes a close look at major battles and technological innovations during the war itself. B&w historical photos and a glossary are included. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)