The First Iron-clad Naval Engagement in the World

In this gripping book, Ellsbury Valentine White provides a blow-by-blow account of one of the most important naval battles in history. The battle between the Merrimac-Virginia and the Ericsson Monitor was the first of its kind, heralding a new era of naval warfare. With detailed descriptions of the ships and their crews, this book provides a vivid portrait of this pivotal moment in history.
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