Union Monitor 1861–65 (New Vanguard, 45)

Union Monitor 1861–65 (New Vanguard, 45)

The first seagoing ironclad was the USS Monitor, and its profile has made it one of the most easily recognised warships of all time. Following her inconclusive battle with the Confederate ironclad Virginia on March 9, 1862, the production of Union monitors was accelerated. By the end of the year a powerful squadron of monitor vessels protected the blockading squadrons off the Southern coastline, and were able to challenge Confederate control of her ports and estuaries. Further technological advancements were included in subsequent monitor designs, and by the end of the war the US Navy possessed a modern coastal fleet carrying the most powerful artillery afloat. This book covers the design, development and operational history of the Union's Monitor fleet.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 47 b&w and colour illustrations, bibliog
ReleaseDate 2002-01-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781841763064

Country	USA
Brand	Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer	Osprey Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	47 b&w and colour illustrations, bibliog
ReleaseDate	2002-01-25
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781841763064

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