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What was the warship that was to be used as retaliation against Union forces?
The Merrimack, also known as the Virginia, was the first ironclad warship. It was created by the Confederacy in 1862 in order to retaliate against the Union Fleet blockading southern ports.
The siege of began when confederate forces of major general john pemberton were trapped against the Mississippi river by the union forces led by grant?
Vicksburg
What naval warship saved the union fleet and ensured the continuation of the unions blockade?
The USS Monitor, an ironclad warship, played a crucial role in saving the Union fleet during the Civil War, particularly during its famous battle against the CSS Virginia (formerly the Merrimack) in 1862. This battle marked the first engagement between ironclad warships and effectively neutralized the Confederate threat to Union naval operations. By ensuring the blockade remained intact, the Monitor helped maintain pressure on the Confederacy and contributed to the Union's overall naval strategy.
Which ship defeated the Merrimac at the Battle of Hampton Roads?
The Union warship USS Monitor defeated the Confederate warship USS Merrimack in the Battle of Hampton Roads. This is also known as the Battle of the Ironclads.
Who were the inventors of the USS Monitor and the CSS Virgina?
The inventor of the USS Monitor was John Ericsson. The CSS Virginia was not "invented". It was first a Union warship called the USS Merrimack. It had been burned by retreating Union forces at the naval base of Norfolk. The ship was resurrected into an ironclad and named the CSS Virginia. There is no credit given as to the "inventor" in as much as it was not "invented".
What was the warship that was to be used as retaliation against Union forces?
The Merrimack, also known as the Virginia, was the first ironclad warship. It was created by the Confederacy in 1862 in order to retaliate against the Union Fleet blockading southern ports.
When was Union of Retaliation created?
Union of Retaliation was created in 1940.
What was the name of the union warship?
The USS Monitor was the first Union ironclad warship.
How did the confederate forces win against the union forces?
Better tactics, better leadership.
What confederate warship started out as a union warship?
USS Merrimac became the CSS Virginia.
What was the name of the union?
The USS Monitor was the first Union ironclad warship.
The union's ironclad warship was names?
Monitor.
Why did the burning of chambersburg happen?
The burning of Chambersburg occurred during the American Civil War in 1864 when Confederate forces under General McCausland burned the town in retaliation for the burning of Southern towns by Union forces. The goal was to disrupt Northern supply lines and discourage further Union attacks.
What did Robert E. Lee to in the civil War?
He was the General that led the Confederate Forces against the Union forces in the Civill War.
The siege of began when confederate forces of major general john pemberton were trapped against the Mississippi river by the union forces led by grant?
Vicksburg
General War Order No 1 was an order for Union forces to move against the South on?
February 22
What side did the Monitor represent in the civil war?
The ironclad Monitor was a warship of the Union Navy.
