Civil War Journal — Season 1, Episode 12: The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia

Episode synopsis

In March 1862, the North's USS Monitor and the South's CSS Virginia clashed in an inclusive battle. But the ironclads changed naval warfare forever.

About Civil War Journal

Documentary series exploring the people, technology and battles behind the war between the states.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1John Brown's War
• E2Stonewall Jackson
• E3Destiny at Ft. Sumter
• E4McClellan's Way
• E5The 54th Massachusetts
• E6The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby
• E7Alexander Gardner: War Photographer
• E8The Battle of 1st Bull Run
• E9Pickett's Charge
• E10Banners of Glory
• E11West Point Classmates
• E13Days of Darkness: Gettysburg Civilians