Confederate Saboteurs: Building the Hunley and Other Secret Weapons of the Civil War (Ed Rachal Foundation Nautical Archaeology Series)
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Book Synopsis: Facing an insurmountable deficit in resources compared to the Union navy, the Confederacy resorted to unorthodox forms of warfare to combat enemy forces. Perhaps the most energetic and effective torpedo corps and secret service company organized during the American Civil War, the Singer Secret Service Corps, led by Texan inventor and entrepreneur Edgar Collins Singer, developed and deployed submarines, underwater weaponry, and explosive devices. The group’s main government-financed activity, which eventually led to other destructive inventions such as the Hunley submarine and behind-enemy-line railroad sabotage, was the manufacture and deployment of an underwater contact mine. During the two years the Singer group operated, several Union gunboats, troop transports, supply trains, and even the famous ironclad monitor Tecumseh fell prey to its inventions. In Confederate Saboteurs: Building the Hunley and Other Secret Weapons of the Civil War, submarine expert and nautical historian Mark K. Ragan presents the untold story of the Singer corps. Poring through previously unpublished archival documents, Ragan also examines the complex personalities and relationships behind the Confederacy’s use of torpedoes and submarines.
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Discover the untold story of the Confederate Saboteurs and their innovative weapons of the Civil War in "Confederate Saboteurs: Building the Hunley and Other Secret Weapons of the Civil War". When resources were scarce, the Confederacy turned to unconventional warfare to combat the Union navy. Led by inventor Edgar Collins Singer, the Singer Secret Service Corps created submarines, underwater weaponry, and explosive devices to take down enemy forces.
Unleashing the power of underwater contact mines, the Singer group wreaked havoc on Union gunboats, troop transports, and even the renowned ironclad monitor Tecumseh. With unparalleled access to previously unpublished archival documents, submarine expert Mark K. Ragan takes you behind the scenes and unveils the complex personalities and relationships that fueled the Confederacy's use of torpedoes and submarines.
If you're a history enthusiast or simply intrigued by the secrets of the Civil War, "Confederate Saboteurs" is a must-read. Delve into the captivating world of underwater warfare and witness the incredible impact these secret weapons had on the course of history.
Get your copy of "Confederate Saboteurs: Building the Hunley and Other Secret Weapons of the Civil War" today and uncover the untold stories of bravery and ingenuity in the face of insurmountable odds.
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