PODCAST · history
Monitor and the Merrimac- Both sides of the story
by Samuel Greene, H. Ashton Ramsay, Eugene Winslow Watson, John Worden
The American Civil War spanned four tumultuous years from 1861 to 1865, featuring iconic battles that have inspired countless books and discussions. Among these pivotal moments was the legendary clash between the USS Monitor and the USS Merrimack, two groundbreaking ironclad ships transformed to gain a strategic edge against the traditional wooden vessels of the 19th century. Their epic showdown in the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia, marked the dawn of a new era in naval warfare. “The Monitor and the Merrimac” offers a captivating historical narrative, showcasing the firsthand accounts and unique perspectives of the sailors who fought aboard these revolutionary ships. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
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004 - The Last of the Monitor
The American Civil War spanned four tumultuous years from 1861 to 1865, featuring iconic battles that have inspired countless books and discussions. Among these pivotal moments was the legendary clash between the USS Monitor and the USS Merrimack, two groundbreaking ironclad ships transformed to gain a strategic edge against the traditional wooden vessels of the 19th century. Their epic showdown in the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia, marked the dawn of a new era in naval warfare. “The Monitor and the Merrimac” offers a captivating historical narrative, showcasing the firsthand accounts and unique perspectives of the sailors who fought aboard these revolutionary ships. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
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003 - The Merrimac and the Monitor
The American Civil War spanned four tumultuous years from 1861 to 1865, featuring iconic battles that have inspired countless books and discussions. Among these pivotal moments was the legendary clash between the USS Monitor and the USS Merrimack, two groundbreaking ironclad ships transformed to gain a strategic edge against the traditional wooden vessels of the 19th century. Their epic showdown in the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia, marked the dawn of a new era in naval warfare. “The Monitor and the Merrimac” offers a captivating historical narrative, showcasing the firsthand accounts and unique perspectives of the sailors who fought aboard these revolutionary ships. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
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002 - The Monitor and the Merrimac
The American Civil War spanned four tumultuous years from 1861 to 1865, featuring iconic battles that have inspired countless books and discussions. Among these pivotal moments was the legendary clash between the USS Monitor and the USS Merrimack, two groundbreaking ironclad ships transformed to gain a strategic edge against the traditional wooden vessels of the 19th century. Their epic showdown in the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia, marked the dawn of a new era in naval warfare. “The Monitor and the Merrimac” offers a captivating historical narrative, showcasing the firsthand accounts and unique perspectives of the sailors who fought aboard these revolutionary ships. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
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001 - Introduction
The American Civil War spanned four tumultuous years from 1861 to 1865, featuring iconic battles that have inspired countless books and discussions. Among these pivotal moments was the legendary clash between the USS Monitor and the USS Merrimack, two groundbreaking ironclad ships transformed to gain a strategic edge against the traditional wooden vessels of the 19th century. Their epic showdown in the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia, marked the dawn of a new era in naval warfare. “The Monitor and the Merrimac” offers a captivating historical narrative, showcasing the firsthand accounts and unique perspectives of the sailors who fought aboard these revolutionary ships. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
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The American Civil War spanned four tumultuous years from 1861 to 1865, featuring iconic battles that have inspired countless books and discussions. Among these pivotal moments was the legendary clash between the USS Monitor and the USS Merrimack, two groundbreaking ironclad ships transformed to gain a strategic edge against the traditional wooden vessels of the 19th century. Their epic showdown in the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia, marked the dawn of a new era in naval warfare. “The Monitor and the Merrimac” offers a captivating historical narrative, showcasing the firsthand accounts and unique perspectives of the sailors who fought aboard these revolutionary ships. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
HOSTED BY
Samuel Greene, H. Ashton Ramsay, Eugene Winslow Watson, John Worden
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