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On October 27, 1864, two marvels of the Civil War collided on the Roanoke River near Plymouth, North Carolina. The first was the formidable Confederate ironclad Albemarle, a 376-ton behemoth that had for months roamed the nearby rivers and waters of Albemarle Sound, defeating in turn everything the Federal Navy could throw at it. The second was William B. Cushing, a 21-year-old Federal naval lieutenant who had been selected to lead a virtual suicide mission to destroy the ironclad in her berth. This chronicle of the young officer's "David vs. Goliath" victory over the daunting ironclad presents a tale of courage and accomplishment. |
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Author: Jim Stempel Title: The CSS Albemarle and William Cushing: The Remarkable Confederate Ironclad and the Union Officer Who Sank It Series: First Published by: Mcfarland Place: Format: PB Date: 2 September 2011 ISBN-10: 0786465298 ISBN-13: 9780786465293 |
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