british private citizens
the battle of gettyburg
If blockade-running was done by many, it likely indicates a widespread effort to circumvent restrictions imposed by a blockade, often to supply essential goods or resources to a besieged area. This could suggest a strong demand for the items being smuggled, as well as a coordinated network of individuals or groups willing to take significant risks for profit or support. Such activities could undermine the effectiveness of the blockade and lead to increased tensions between opposing sides. Ultimately, it reflects the resilience and resourcefulness of those affected by the blockade.
Severe shortages of all kinds, relieved only by fast, light blockade-running vessels, mostly bringing in luxuries, not war supplies.
Serious shortage of war supplies of every kind on the Confederate side, and repeated efforts to recruit foreign allies to break the blockade.
The Confederates needed blockade-runners to bring in much-needed war supplies.
Blockade-running was done by British private citizens.
Blockade-running was done by British private citizens.
british private citizens
british private citizens
South
John Jay Almy has written: 'Incidents of the blockade' -- subject(s): Blockade running
Savannah
British private citizens. (Apex)
delivery of war supplies
the battle of gettyburg
If blockade-running was done by many, it likely indicates a widespread effort to circumvent restrictions imposed by a blockade, often to supply essential goods or resources to a besieged area. This could suggest a strong demand for the items being smuggled, as well as a coordinated network of individuals or groups willing to take significant risks for profit or support. Such activities could undermine the effectiveness of the blockade and lead to increased tensions between opposing sides. Ultimately, it reflects the resilience and resourcefulness of those affected by the blockade.