Sand, science, and the Civil War: sedimentary geology and combat
Through a geologically centred historic lens, Scott Hippensteel explores the way sediments and sedimentary rocks influenced the fighting in all theatres of the American Civil War and how geologic resources were exploited by both sides during the five years of conflict. The influence of sedimentary g...
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| Zusammenfassung: | Through a geologically centred historic lens, Scott Hippensteel explores the way sediments and sedimentary rocks influenced the fighting in all theatres of the American Civil War and how geologic resources were exploited by both sides during the five years of conflict. The influence of sedimentary geology on the strategy, combat, and tactics of the American Civil War is a subject that has been neglected by military historians. Sedimentary geology influenced everything from the nature of the landscape (flat vs. rolling terrain) to the effectiveness of the weapons (a single grain of sand can render a rifle musket as useless as a club). Sand, Science, and the Civil War investigates the role of sedimentary geology on the campaigns and battles of the Civil War on multiple scales, with a special emphasis on the fighting along the coastlines. At the start of the Civil War the massive brick citadels guarding key coastal harbors and shipyards were thought to be invincible to artillery attack. The Union bombardment of Savannah’s key defensive fortification, Fort Pulaski, demonstrated the vulnerability of this type of fortress to the new rifled artillery available to the Union; Fort Pulaski surrendered within a day. When the Union later tried to capture the temporary sand fortifications of Battery Wagner (protecting Charleston) and Fort Fisher (protecting Wilmington) they employed similar tactics but with disastrous results. The value of sand in defensive positions vastly minimized the Federal advantage in artillery, making these coastal strongpoints especially costly to capture. Through this geologically centered historic lens, Scott Hippensteel explores the way sediments and sedimentary rocks influenced the fighting in all theaters of war and how geologic resources were exploited by both sides during the five years of conflict. |
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| spelling | Hippensteel, Scott 1969- Verfasser (DE-588)1212395085 aut Sand, science, and the Civil War sedimentary geology and combat Scott Hippensteel Sedimentary geology and combat Athens The University of Georgia Press [2023] 345 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten 23 cm txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Uncivil wars Part I. Sedimentary Geology and Warfare -- Sediments and Conflict -- The Coevolution of Military and Geological Sciences -- Killing at Range: Artillery and Geomorphology -- Geology and Protection: Fortifications -- Part II. Hard Rocks and High Ground: The Piedmont and Valley and Ridge -- Durable Rocks and Defensive Stands -- Killer Carbonates -- Battling in the Basins -- Sedimentary Geology and Logistics -- Part III. Soft Rocks and Shovels: Conflict on the Coastal Plain -- A River Runs Through It: Flowing Water and Dissected Terrain -- Burnside and the Bluffs -- Sediments and Morale -- Part IV. Muddy Meanders of the Mississippi -- Geology of the Father of Waters -- The Vicksburg Campaign: Grant Does More with Loess -- Part V. To Take the Coasts -- Protecting the Shoreline -- The Education of Quincy Gillmore -- The Strength of Sand -- Gibraltar of the South -- Part VI. The Legacy of Sedimentary Geology and the Civil War -- Sedimentary Geology as a Tool for History -- The Fate of the Fortifications -- Lessons Learned for Future Conflict Through a geologically centred historic lens, Scott Hippensteel explores the way sediments and sedimentary rocks influenced the fighting in all theatres of the American Civil War and how geologic resources were exploited by both sides during the five years of conflict. The influence of sedimentary geology on the strategy, combat, and tactics of the American Civil War is a subject that has been neglected by military historians. Sedimentary geology influenced everything from the nature of the landscape (flat vs. rolling terrain) to the effectiveness of the weapons (a single grain of sand can render a rifle musket as useless as a club). Sand, Science, and the Civil War investigates the role of sedimentary geology on the campaigns and battles of the Civil War on multiple scales, with a special emphasis on the fighting along the coastlines. At the start of the Civil War the massive brick citadels guarding key coastal harbors and shipyards were thought to be invincible to artillery attack. The Union bombardment of Savannah’s key defensive fortification, Fort Pulaski, demonstrated the vulnerability of this type of fortress to the new rifled artillery available to the Union; Fort Pulaski surrendered within a day. When the Union later tried to capture the temporary sand fortifications of Battery Wagner (protecting Charleston) and Fort Fisher (protecting Wilmington) they employed similar tactics but with disastrous results. The value of sand in defensive positions vastly minimized the Federal advantage in artillery, making these coastal strongpoints especially costly to capture. Through this geologically centered historic lens, Scott Hippensteel explores the way sediments and sedimentary rocks influenced the fighting in all theaters of war and how geologic resources were exploited by both sides during the five years of conflict. Geschichte gnd rswk-swf Sediment (DE-588)4054079-0 gnd rswk-swf Militärgeologie (DE-588)4169941-5 gnd rswk-swf Geologie (DE-588)4020227-6 gnd rswk-swf Sezessionskrieg 1861-1865 (DE-588)4136055-2 gnd rswk-swf USA Südstaaten (DE-588)4078674-2 gnd rswk-swf Militärgeschichte United States / History / Civil War, 1861-1865 / Campaigns Military geology Landscapes / United States / History / 19th century Sediments (Geology) / United States / History / 19th century United States / History / Civil War, 1861-1865 / Environmental aspects United States / Strategic aspects Southern States / Strategic aspects Landscapes Military campaigns Sediments (Geology) Strategic aspects of individual places Southern States United States 1800-1899 History USA Südstaaten (DE-588)4078674-2 g Geologie (DE-588)4020227-6 s Militärgeologie (DE-588)4169941-5 s Sediment (DE-588)4054079-0 s Sezessionskrieg 1861-1865 (DE-588)4136055-2 s Geschichte z DE-604 Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe, pdf 978-0-8203-6357-8 Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe, epub 978-0-8203-6354-7 |
| spellingShingle | Hippensteel, Scott 1969- Sand, science, and the Civil War sedimentary geology and combat Part I. Sedimentary Geology and Warfare -- Sediments and Conflict -- The Coevolution of Military and Geological Sciences -- Killing at Range: Artillery and Geomorphology -- Geology and Protection: Fortifications -- Part II. Hard Rocks and High Ground: The Piedmont and Valley and Ridge -- Durable Rocks and Defensive Stands -- Killer Carbonates -- Battling in the Basins -- Sedimentary Geology and Logistics -- Part III. Soft Rocks and Shovels: Conflict on the Coastal Plain -- A River Runs Through It: Flowing Water and Dissected Terrain -- Burnside and the Bluffs -- Sediments and Morale -- Part IV. Muddy Meanders of the Mississippi -- Geology of the Father of Waters -- The Vicksburg Campaign: Grant Does More with Loess -- Part V. To Take the Coasts -- Protecting the Shoreline -- The Education of Quincy Gillmore -- The Strength of Sand -- Gibraltar of the South -- Part VI. The Legacy of Sedimentary Geology and the Civil War -- Sedimentary Geology as a Tool for History -- The Fate of the Fortifications -- Lessons Learned for Future Conflict Sediment (DE-588)4054079-0 gnd Militärgeologie (DE-588)4169941-5 gnd Geologie (DE-588)4020227-6 gnd Sezessionskrieg 1861-1865 (DE-588)4136055-2 gnd |
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