| AUTHOR | TITLE | COMMENTS |
| Anderson, Bern | By Sea and by River: The Naval History of the Civil War | Solid but more attention to ocean operations, rather river-borne. |
| Bennett, Michael J. | Union Jacks: Yankee Sailors in the Civil War | Fascinating book about the everyday life of Yankee sailors. It told me a great deal about Hal’s interactions with his men. |
| Gott, Kendall D. | Where the South Lost the War: An Analysis of the Fort Henry-Fort Donelson Campaign, February 1862 | Includes excellent information on how the Mississippi squadron was created and manned. |
| Lord, Francis A. | They Fought for the Union, A Complete Reference Work on the Federal Fighting Man | When it says complete, it means complete. I found it very useful for explaining how the Union navy got its officers for the Mississippi River theater. |
| Musicant, Ivan | Divided Waters: The Naval History of the Civil War | Very useful overview. Includes information on Vicksburg and Shiloh, including anecdotes. |
| Shea, William L. and Terrence J. Winschel |
Vicksburg Is The Key: The Struggle for The Mississippi River | Very well written. |
