Gray Thunder is the fascinating story of the Confederate Navy as it struggled against a well-equipped and relentless foe. The South's navy and its contribution to the Confederate war effort have been largely ignored in the history of the War. Gray Thunder fills this void. Using selected exploits, including extensive quotes from those who were there, the author tells the exciting story of the Confederate Navy and its courageous battle, with insufficient resources, against unbelievable odds.

Here are some of the Confederacy's most ingenious warships; the little Manassas, the Confederacy's first ironclad; the lumbering Virginia, which made naval history in its battle with the Monitor, the fabulous cruiser Alabama; the historic submarine, H. L. Hunley; the sleek blockade runners, and more.

Here too, is the story of its valiant commanders; men such as Buchanan, Semmes, Jones, Wood, Maffitt, and many others, to whom the words duty, honor, and country were the very essence of values worth fighting for.

Gray Thunder brings the tumultuous four years of the navy war to life and paints a vivid panorama of determined Southern men, Southern ships, and blazing Southern guns!

"The book does, indeed, present very readable tales of the navy. It is well written and entertaining."

The North Carolina Review

About: R. Thomas Campbell

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