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A 7 page paper which examines how this battle marked a significant change in the conduct of war and remains an important turning point in the evolution of warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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impact they may have (if any) on the way in which wars are fought. It is the historians responsibility to critically analyze and carefully assess what took place and
offer perspective as to the weight of its relevance. In March of 1862, the U.S. Civil War was nearly one year old, and at this point it was impossible
to determine whether the Union of the North or the Confederates of the South would emerge victorious. At this time, most of the intense fighting was concentrated in and
around Virginia, with wins and losses being racked up on both sides. For the three hundred years prior to 1862, warships had been clumsy, massive vessels that often carried
more than 100 guns and usually sported crews of between five hundred and twelve hundred men.i The number of guns a ship was equipped with was always of particular
importance, which is why the Dahlgren guns that were introduced during the Civil War were not enthusiastically received because they were fewer in number and slower to fire.ii Obviously,
"The effect of a powerful gun versus numerous guns was not fully recognized yet," but this was about to change.iii Today, the USS Monitor is heralded as "the most famous
of all American warships" largely because of its rotating turret, but in early March of 1862, it was considered to be little more than a little tin can monstrosity.iv
The Monitor and its crew had seen a lot of war, and yet the scrappy little ship continued to sail off to wherever it was needed. According to one
historical report, "The little Monitor had expended 41 cast iron solid shot in the engagement and had been hit about 23 times with the most damaging scars being conical in
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