hampton roads, battle of, va., 1862

Presents an account of the first naval battle between metal ships which took place during the U.S. Civil War at Hampton Roads, Virginia in 1862, between the "Monitor" and the "Virginia".

This book explores various perspectives surrounding the Battle of Hampton Roads and the Battle of the Ironclads in the Civil War. Readers are immersed in the action as their choices guide the narrative.

Looks at the two historically important vessels, the Civil War vessels Monitor and Merrimac.

Tom's job as an assistant to Captain John Ericsson, the inventor of the Monitor, makes him a target of Confederate spies.

An historical account of the Civil War battle between the Union ironclad Monitor, and the Confederate warship Merrimac, which took place off the coast of Virginia on March 9, 1862. Includes photographs, maps, and biographical sketches.

Describes the construction and historical impact the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia--formerly the USS Merrimack--two ironclads that faced off at the Battle of Hampton Roads on May 9, 1862.

Presents an account of the first naval battle between metal ships which took place during the U.S. Civil War at Hampton Roads, Virginia in 1862, between the "Monitor" and the "Virginia".