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Tweet Kindle Available Confederate Ironclad vs Union Ironclad: Hampton Roads 1862 The Ironclad was a revolutionary weapon of war. Although iron was used for protection in the Far East during the 16th century, it was the 19th century and the American Civil War that heralded the first modern armored self-propelled warships. Release date Nov. 2008 Hampton Roads Virginia USS Monitor vs. CSS Virginia Battle of the Ironclads American Civil War March 8-9, 1862 Confederate Phoenix The CSS Virginia The CSS Virginia of the Confederate States Navy destroyed two of the most formidable warships in the U.S. Navy. Suddenly, with this event, every wooden warship in every navy in the world became totally obsolete Peninsular Campaign Map On March 8, 1862, from her berth at Norfolk, the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia steamed into Hampton Roads where she sank the USS Cumberland and ran the USS Congress aground. On March 9, the Union ironclad Monitor having fortuitously arrived to do battle, initiated the first engagement of ironclads in history. The two ships fought each other to a standstill, but the Virginia retired. Result(s): Inconclusive Other Names: Monitor vs. Virginia (Merrimack), Battle of the Ironclads Location: Hampton Roads Campaign: Peninsular Campaign (March-September 1862) next battle in campaign Date(s): March 8-9, 1862 Principal Commanders: Lt. John Worden [US]; Capt. Franklin Buchanan and Lt. Catesby R. Jones [CS] Forces Engaged: 4 warships [US]; 1 warship [CS] Estimated Casualties: 433 total (US 409; CS 24) USS Monitor Fighting the CSS Merrimack, Battle of Hampton Broads, American Civil War, c.1862 24 in. x 18 in. Buy at AllPosters.com Framed Mounted Ironclads and Big Guns of the Confederacy : The Journal and Letters of John M. Brooke Information about the Confederate Navy's effort to supply its fledgling forces, the wartime diaries and letters of John M. Brooke tell the neglected story of the Confederate naval ordnance office, its innovations, and its strategic vision. Ironclad Down: USS Merrimack-CSS Virginia from Design to Destruction A treasure trove of detailed information about one of history s most famous vessels. Describing Stephen Russell Mallory, John Mercer Brooke, John Luke Porter, et al.--who conceived, designed and built one of the world's first ironclads Kindle Available Civil War Curiosities: Strange Stories, Oddities, Events, and Coincidences This work was fascinating to read and was neither over dramatic or under written. The stories were lively and interesting and the additon of old photos and draqwings helped fill out the book. Battle of Hampton Road 56 in. x 38 in. $179.99 Buy at AllPosters.com Framed Aquarelle facsimile print of a painting by J.O. Davidson. Collection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. CSS Virginia left - USS Monitor right DVD Halls of Honor The U.S. Navy Museum takes you on an informed and entertaining romp through one of North America s oldest and finest military museums. The museum has been in continuous operation at the Washington Navy Yard since the American Civil War Monitor 21" Civil War Ship Wood Model Fully Assembled Dimensions 21" Long x 5" Wide x 3" High Meticulously painted to the actual Monitor Museum quality model. Fully assembled and ready to display. The model rests perfectly on a polished marble base and 4 arched dolphins Built with rare, high quality rosewood. More on The Battle of the Ironclads March 9 CSS Virginia vs USS Cumberland and Congress March 8 Virginia State Battle Map 1862 State Battle Maps Civil War Submarines Ships and Naval Battles Civil War Summary American Civil War Exhibits Civil War Timeline Women in the War Civil War Nurse Barbie Part of the American Stories Collection. Life in Mr. Lincoln's Navy A tantalizing glimpse into the hardships endured by the naval leadership to build and recruit a fighting force. The seaman endured periods of boredom, punctuated by happy social times and terrifying bouts of battle horror Kindle Available Glory in the Name: A Novel of the Confederate Navy From Norfolk to Hampton Roads, from Roanoke Island to the nighttime battle on the river below New Orleans, Glory in the Name tells the story of the Confederate States Navy, and the brave men who carried forward against overwhelming odds Kindle Available Raising the Hunley: The Remarkable History and Recovery of the Lost Confederate Submarine For more than a century the fate of the Hunley remained one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Civil War. Then, on August 8, 2000, with thousands of spectators crowding Charleston Harbor, the Hunley was raised from the bottom of the sea and towed ashore. American Civil War Fortifications Coastal Brick and Stone Forts The design, construction and operational history of fortifications, such as Fort Sumter, Fort Morgan and Fort Pulaski. Stone and brick forts stretched from New England to the Florida Keys, and as far as the Mississippi River. A handful of key sites remained in Union hands throughout the war, the remainder had to be won back through bombardment or assault. Kindle Available Naval Strategies of the Civil War: Confederate Innovations and Federal Opportunism Compare and contrast the strategies of the Southern Secretary of the Navy, Mallory, against his rival in the North, Welles. Mallory used technological innovation and the skill of individuals to bolster the South's seapower against the Union Navy's superior numbers Confederate Ironclad 1861-65 Every aspect of Confederate ironclads is covered: design, construction, armor, armament, life on board, strategy, tactics, and actual combat actions. Kindle Available Reign of Iron: The Story of the First Battling Ironclads, the Monitor and the Merrimack The first ironclad ships to fight each other, the Monitor and the Virginia (Merrimack), were the unique products of American design genius Battle on the Bay: The Civil War Struggle for Galveston Civil War history of Galveston is one of the last untold stories from America's bloodiest war, despite the fact that Galveston was a focal point of hostilities throughout the conflict. Galveston emerged as one of the Confederacy's only lifelines to the outside world. Still Standing: The Stonewall Jackson Story The life of Stonewall Jackson from his orphaned childhood, to the Sunday School class he taught for African Americans that has resulted in a lasting impact today, to the pivotal role he played as a General in the Civil War 500 Nations An eight-part documentary that explores the history of the indigenous peoples of North and Central America, from pre-Colombian times through the period of European contact and colonization, to the end of the 19th century and the subjugation of the Plains Indians of North America DVD Raise The Alabama She was known as "the ghost ship." During the Civil War, the CSS Alabama sailed over 75,000 miles and captured more than 60 Union vessels. But her career came to an end in June of 1864 when she was sunk by the USS Kearsarge off the coast of Northern France Stonewall Jackson - Biography He earned his nickname for bravery at Bull Run. He met his fate in a tragic accident at Chancellorsville. Stonewall Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest of the Confederate commanders of the Civil War. An outstanding leader and brilliant tactician he led some of the most stunning campaigns of the war and earned a place in military history. Sources: U.S. National Park Service U.S. Library of Congress US Naval Archives Search AmericanCivilWar.com Enter the keywords you are looking for and the site will be searched and all occurrences of your request will be displayed. You can also enter a date format, April 19,1862 or September 1864. Fredericksburg Virginia Local Weather and Information Share this page: Tweet More To Explore The Seven Days Battle Peninsula Campaign 1862 Map American Civil War	You May Like Home American Civil War Sesquicentennial Original Works The Seven Days Battle Peninsula Campaign 1862 Map American Civil War Contact & About Privacy Policy