ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Two ships that changed the course of history during the American Civil War: The Monitor and the Merrimack. Many historians believe that the Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862 was a defining point in naval history with the transition from wooden sailing vessels to the age of steam and iron. The first Iron armored ships experienced a trial by fire in the war and proved the effectiveness of metal as a shipbuilding material instead of just wood.
In Part 4, the 2nd day of the Battle of Hampton Roads commences. The Monitor has arrived to save the Union fleet. The battle between the two new super weapons is set, and the titans will be forced to fight for control of the sea. Who will be the Victor?
Map listing the locations and events of the Battle of Hampton Roads
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