The Monitor and the Merrimac

John Lorimer Worden

ISBN 10: 1023041790 / ISBN 13: 9781023041799

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Mär 2025, 2025

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Neuware - 'The Monitor and the Merrimac: Both Sides of the Story' presents a pivotal moment in naval history, directly from the pens of those who lived it. Featuring accounts from Lieut. J. L. Worden and Lieut. Greene of the 'Monitor,' and H. Ashton Ramsay of the 'Merrimac' (also known as the 'Virginia'), this book offers a unique dual perspective on the legendary clash at Hampton Roads.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Monitor and the Merrimac
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Mär 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023041790
• ISBN 13: 9781023041799
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 1D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 1 millimeters depth
• Weight: 50 grams

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"The Monitor and the Merrimac: Both Sides of the Story" presents a pivotal moment in naval history, directly from the pens of those who lived it. Featuring accounts from Lieut. J. L. Worden and Lieut. Greene of the "Monitor," and H. Ashton Ramsay of the "Merrimac" (also known as the "Virginia"), this book offers a unique dual perspective on the legendary clash at Hampton Roads.

Explore the dramatic events of this Civil War battle between ironclad warships, a confrontation that revolutionized naval warfare. Witness the ingenuity and technological innovation that led to the creation of these formidable vessels. Understand the strategic importance of the engagement and its lasting impact on the course of the war.

This firsthand account, meticulously prepared for print republication, provides invaluable insights into the design, construction, and operation of these groundbreaking ships. Discover the human stories behind the machines as officers from both sides recount their experiences in this timeless narrative of courage and conflict. A vital resource for anyone interested in Civil War history, naval history, and the evolution of military technology.

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