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"On October 27, 1864, two marvels of the Civil War collided on the Roanoke River near Plymouth, North Carolina. The first was the formidable Confederate ironclad Albemarle, a 376-ton behemoth that had for months roamed the nearby rivers and waters of Albemarle Sound, defeating in turn everything the Federal Navy could throw at it. The second was William B. Cushing, a 21-year-old Federal naval lieutenant who had been selected to lead a virtual suicide mission to destroy the ironclad in her berth. This chronicle of the young officer's """"David vs. Goliath"""" victory over the daunting ironclad presents a tale of courage and accomplishment."

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an entertaining and well-written book...highly recommended --Civil War News; a dramatic and thought-provoking read...thoroughly researched and devoid of any errors --Naval Historical Foundation; an entertaining read --History of War; this is a very exciting naval story and will hold the reader's attention through-out the entire story...an excellent addition. A WOW Rating --The Lone Star Book Review.

an entertaining and well-written book...highly recommended --<i>Civil War News</i>; a dramatic and thought-provoking read...thoroughly researched and devoid of any errors --<i>Naval Historical Foundation</i>; an entertaining read --<i>History of War</i>; this is a very exciting naval story and will hold the reader's attention through-out the entire story...an excellent addition. A WOW Rating --<i>The Lone Star Book Review</i>.

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Jim Stempel is an authority of the Eastern campaigns of the American Civil War. He resides in western Maryland.

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