Built of Iron: The Battle of Hampton Roads
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Introduction
Note on Naming
Background
Before the Civil War
C.S.S. Virginia
U.S.S. Monitor
The Battle of Hampton Roads
Day 1
Day 2
Turning Points
Turning the Tide of the War
Transforming Naval Technology
Conclusion
Resources
Bibliography
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"It was a great victory, though the odds were nearly seven to one against it in guns and numbers. But the IRON and HEAVY GUNS did the work."
- Minor Robert Dabney, Virginia Crewman
The Battle of Hampton Roads
Day 1: March 8th, 1862
Day 2: March 9th, 1862
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