EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 10 MIN
What was Battle of the Ironclads
from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL
Get ready for the most EPIC naval battle in history! Cannonballs bouncing off ships? Yes, please! Welcome to 1862, right in the middle of the American Civil War! Today, we're talking about two ships made of IRON—the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia! Before this day, all the big ships were made of wood. Imagine wooden warships suddenly becoming useless! KA-BOOM! These two metal monsters fought the very first battle between iron warships ever! Did one sink the other? Did cannons work? Find out how this crazy afternoon changed naval fighting FOREVER! Mira and Finn are here to bring you the amazing, noisy, and totally true story of the Ironclad showdown!
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Get ready for the most EPIC naval battle in history! Cannonballs bouncing off ships? Yes, please! Welcome to 1862, right in the middle of the American Civil War! Today, we're talking about two ships made of IRON—the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia! Before this day, all the big ships were made of wood. Imagine wooden warships suddenly becoming useless! KA-BOOM! These two metal monsters fought the very first battle between iron warships ever! Did one sink the other? Did cannons work? Find out ...
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