The deafening sounds of bullets and cannon balls rikoshaing off of iron filled the surrounding air. Temperatures in both ships soared to an unbearable 120 degrees farenheight. The Virginia and the Monitor clashed with strength that was unrivaled by any other ship of the times.
Ironclad vessels revolutionized naval warfare. They became the first, almost untouchable, ships to ever grace the water. These first ships to make this possible were given the names the "CSS Virginia" also known as " The Marymack" and "The Monitor".
The Virginia was a confederate vessel. It was built from an old wooden ship that was previously scuttled, brought up and repaired. It was encased in iron platting and was equip with ten guns and a massive iron tooth in the front used for ramming it's opponents. As each ship has a mission so did the Virginia. It's mission was to break the union blockade.
The Union ironclad, "The Monitor" was much smaller than the Virginia, but that didn't mean it wasn't a formidable opponent. This ship had a feature never before seen on other ships, a revolving turret, encased in iron. The turret only held two guns, but could shoot in any direction without having to turn the entire ship. It was also much faster than the Virginia, therefore this fight would not be easily won by either side. Unlike the Virginia the Monitor was built completely of iron. The purpose of this ship was to fight the Virginia and protect the blockade.
On March 9, 1862 both the Monitor and the Virginia met at Hampton Roads Virginia. The two ships were locked in a four hour battle, firing at nearly point blank range. Both ships carried out a part of their mission during the fight, but also did not fully complete their missions either. .
The iron platting of the Virginia was beginning to crack and the wood behind it was splintering. The Monitor's iron was dented but still holding. During the battle the Virginia lost it's position and ran aground.
The Monitor was the North's first iron clad. ... They first sank the Merrimac, raising it up and turning it into an iron clad. ... The first major land battle was the battle at Fort Sumter. ... The most famous land battle was the battle of Gettysburg. ... This battle was said to be the bloodiest battle in the entire war. ...
The steel clad warriors boast as if the battle was already won. ... As the enemy army advances time is running short, the final preparations are made, and the newly created army of Duke Montgomery is ready for battle. ... With an evil smile on his face like the devil himself Montgomery again raised his contorted, iron fist and signals his own horseman of the apocalypse to charge, bringing doom and despair to all who stand in their way. ...
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When they did battle on Beowulf's behalf, struck at the monster from every side, eager for his end, those courageous warriors were unaware that no war-sword not even the finest iron on earth, could wound their evil enemy, for he had woven a secret spell against every kind of weapon, every battle blade. ... Beowulf's battle with the dragon is an interesting counterpart to these two. ... the coat of mail, too, that once withstood the bite of swords in battle, after shields were shattered, decays like the warriors; the linked mail may no longer range far and wide with the warrior, sta...
When they did battle on Beowulf's behalf, struck at the monster from every side, eager for his end, those courageous warriors were unaware that no war-sword not even the finest iron on earth, could wound their evil enemy, for he had woven a secret spell against every kind of weapon, every battle blade. ... Beowulf's battle with the dragon is an interesting counterpart to these two. ... the coat of mail, too, that once withstood the bite of swords in battle, after shields were shattered, decays like the warriors; the linked mail may no longer range far and wide with the warrior, sta...
Evidence of his heroism is so great that at times, even the fact that he is fighting a hopeless battle is easily overlooked. ... His determination, courage and iron will are easily admired by the reader. ... Milton writes: At last as from a cloud his fulgent head And shape star-bright appeared, or brighter, clad With what permissive glory since his fall Was left him, or false glitter . . . ...
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