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The Alabama and Kearsarge duel in European waters
A detailed retelling of the 1864 engagement between the Confederate cruiser Alabama and the U S steamer Kearsarge at Cherbourg, describing their brief battle, Semmes’s ship’s damage, Winslow’s preparations, and the ensuing American and Spanish reactions, with emphasis on daring actions and strategic outcomes.
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Alabama
Semmes
United States
South Atlantic
Indian Oceans
Cherbourg
Kearsarge
John A. Winstow
Flushing
Winslow
Winston
Gid
Tripaii
Philadelphia
Preble
Decatur
Eadh
Simelier
Keith
Gamers Wee Shoreo
Muiskipaian
Henry Warsworth
Langfellow
Harror
Pripali Phere
Atenae
Confedersia
Tavet Cushing
Mauler
ertre-Agngerons
Exeterpriser
Volorteers
New York