The Civil War

Strange And Fascinating Facts

Plot

"This almanac, capped with extraordinary humor and surprise, is the result of a lifetime of reading and writing about the Civil War. The years 1861-1865 introduced into American life the first successful submarine, the snorkel, the periscope, flame throwers, aerial reconnaissance, the income tax, the first black U. S. Army officer - among a host of other unusual firsts. "