Title: The CSS Albemarle and William Cushing
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.
Subjects: Ship captains, United States, Albemarle (Confederate ironclad), Riverine operations, Military History, Commando operations, United States. Navy, Officers, Biography, History, Cushing, william barker, 1842-1874, United states, navy, officers, United states, navy, biography, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, North carolina, history, Roanoke river and valley, United states, history, military
Places: United States, Roanoke River Valley (Va. and N.C.), North Carolina
People: William Barker Cushing (1842-1874)
Time periods: Civil War, 1861-1865, 19th century