John V. Quarstein

A History of Ironclads: the Power of Iron over Wood John V. Quarstein

The Battle of Hampton Roads was one of history's greatest naval engagements. Over the course of two days in March 1862, this Civil War conflict decided the fate of all the world's navies. It was the first battle between ionclad warships, and the 25,000 sailors, soldiers and civilians who witnessed the battle knew then what history would soon confirm: wars waged on the seas would never be the same. This landmark book documents the dramatic history of Civil War ironclads and reveals how ironclad warships revolutionized naval warfare. Author John V. Quarstein explores in depth the impact of ironclads during the Civil War and their colossal effect on naval history.