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Battle of Hampton Roads Ironclads A Virginia Monitor
The piece recounts the clash between the USS Virginia and the USS Monitor at Hampton Roads in March 1862. It covers the ironclad standoff, Monitor’s invulnerable armor, Virginia’s failed ramming attempt, and the ensuing damage and strategic implications for naval warfare. It notes the broader impact on Southern and Northern forces and the shift away from wooden ships toward armored vessels.
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