This book was written by David M. Sullivan, published in 2000, the narrative is 278 pages and is illustrated with black and white photos and drawings. This volume, the fourth in the series, covers the final year of the Marine Corps' experience in the Civil War. The year opens with the elevation of Major Jacob Zeilen to the commandant of the Corps, over those officers senior to him, thus ending the policy of accession to that post by seniority and establishing the precedent of deep selection. The battle history of the Corps continues, with a complete account of the Marines desperate fights at Mobile Bay, Honey Hill, Tulifinney Crossroads and Fort Fisher being recounted for the first time. With the fully detailed story of the Marines at the Battle of Fort Fisher, the long held belief that they were responsible for the failure of Rear Admiral David Porter's sailors to capture the Confederate works is discredited. Active on all fronts to the end of the war, Marines also played a little known role in the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. This hard back book is in good condition, with a dust jacket that is also in good condition.

Item # AA2436