Civil War Journal: The Monitor vs. The CSS Virginia on AllMovie

This video is part of an acclaimed series from The History Channel that chronicles the American Civil War. The series uses archival photographs, diaries, articles, re-enactments, and scholarly commentary to tell the story of the War Between the States. This program chronicles the naval battle at Hampton Roads River, VA, between two mighty ships. No clear victor emerged from the skirmish, but the safety and utility of the ironclad ships ushered in a new era of battle.