Battle of Memphis - Cottonclad River Defense Fleet

Cottonclad River Defense Fleet

  • {Ex CSS} USS General Bragg probably photographed at Cairo or Mound City, Illinois, circa 1862–63.
  • {Ex CSS} USS General Price off Baton Rouge, LA, January 18, 1864

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