The CSS Albemarle and William Cushing
Subtitle: the remarkable Confederate ironclad and the Union officer who sank it
By: Jim Stempel
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780786465293
Subjects: Ship captains; United States; Albemarle (Confederate ironclad); Riverine operations; Military History; Commando operations; United States. Navy; Officers; Biography; History
Description: "On October 27, 1864, two marvels of the Civil War collided on the Roanoke River. The first, Confederate ironclad Albemarle. The second, William B. Cushing, who had been selected to lead a virtual suicide mission to destroy the ironclad. This chronicle of the young officer's victory over the ironclad presents a tale of courage and accomplishment"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.