The First Iron-Clad Naval Engagement In The World History Of Facts Of The Great Naval Battle Between The Merrimac-Virginia And The Ericsson Monitor

The book titled ""The First Iron-Clad Naval Engagement In The World: History Of Facts Of The Great Naval Battle Between The Merrimac-Virginia And The Ericsson Monitor"" by E.V. White is a detailed account of the historic naval battle that took place during the American Civil War. The book provides a comprehensive description of the events leading up to the battle, the construction and design of the two ironclad ships involved, and the tactics and strategies employed by both sides during the engagement.The book begins by providing a brief overview of the political and military context of the time, including the secession of the southern states and the Union blockade of Confederate ports. It then delves into the construction and design of the two ironclad ships, the Merrimac-Virginia and the Ericsson Monitor, detailing their respective strengths and weaknesses.The book then moves on to describe the battle itself, providing a blow-by-blow account of the engagement and the various maneuvers and tactics employed by both sides. The author also provides insights into the personalities of the key players involved, including the commanders of the two ships, and how their decisions and actions affected the outcome of the battle.Throughout the book, the author draws on a range of primary sources, including contemporary newspaper accounts, official reports, and personal diaries, to provide a rich and detailed picture of the battle. The book concludes with an analysis of the impact of the battle on naval warfare, both in the United States and around the world.Overall, ""The First Iron-Clad Naval Engagement In The World"" is a fascinating and informative account of a pivotal moment in naval history, and will be of interest to anyone interested in military history, naval warfare, or the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.