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The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 2: Wood versus Iron

The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 2: Wood versus Iron

Released Wednesday, 9th January 2019
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The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 2: Wood versus Iron

The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 2: Wood versus Iron

The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 2: Wood versus Iron

The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 2: Wood versus Iron

Wednesday, 9th January 2019
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Season 3, Episode 39 

On March 8, 1862, the ironclad Merrimack — renamed the CSS Virginia — was tested in battle against three of the Union’s most powerful wooden ships. The outcome of the battle would usher in a new age of naval warfare, in which wooden ships would be rendered entirely obsolete.

Chris Calton recounts the controversial history of the Civil War. You may support this podcast financially at Mises.org/SupportHC. Subscribe today at Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or via RSS.

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