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
Process Paper
"Captain Ericsson, I congratulate you upon your great success. Thousands have this day blessed you. Every man feels that you have saved this place to the nation."
- Alban C. Stimers, Letter to John Ericsson
Turning Points
Turning the Tide of
the War
Transforming Naval Technology
To Conclusion