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Book Review: “The Fight for the Old North State: The Civil War in North Carolina, January—May 1864”
The Confederacy faced a series of ever-increasing problems by the winter of 1863-1864. Logistically, they were running out of supplies. Politically, the war that seemed to have no end to its bloody lists was wearing down the morale of the … Continue reading
Cushing’s Daring Exploit
On this, the 150th Anniversary of the sinking of the CSS Albemarle, it is worth quoting Lieutenant William B. Cushing’s report in full: I have the honor to report that the rebel ironclad Albemarle is at the bottom of the … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War Events, Navies
Tagged CSS Albemarle, Lt. William Cushing, Plymouth
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Strategy Afloat: Fleets in Being
As Sam Smith wraps up his excellent series on the Albemarle’s short and violent career, we should take a moment to reflect on what the ironclad actually spent much of her time (from May to October 1864) as: a “fleet in being.” … Continue reading
“The Very Essence of Nightmare”—The Battle of Plymouth, NC, and the Destruction of the CSS Albemarle, pt. V
We are pleased to welcome back guest author Sam Smith for the final part of his series In October of 1864, Lieutenant William B. Cushing, an old friend of the late Captain Flusser, embarked on a daring raid to destroy the ship … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Navies
Tagged albemarle, Charles Flusser, essence-of-nightmare, Lt. William Cushing, navies, Plymouth, Roanoke River
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“The Very Essence of Nightmare”—The Battle of Plymouth, NC, and the Destruction of the CSS Albemarle, pt. IV
We are pleased to welcome back guest author Sam Smith part four of a series By daybreak on April 20, with a couple of signal shots from the Albermarle, Confederate infantry rushed forward toward the forts defending Plymouth. The Union defenders opened fire as soon … Continue reading
“The Very Essence of Nightmare”—The Battle of Plymouth, NC, and the Destruction of the CSS Albemarle, pt. III
We are pleased today to welcome back guest author Sam Smith part three in a series As the Albemarle approached Union Navy Captain Charles Flusser was rapidly making dispositions to meet the it. He chained the USS Southfield to the USS Miami, … Continue reading
“The Very Essence of Nightmare”—The Battle of Plymouth, NC, and the Destruction of the CSS Albemarle, pt. II
We’re pleased today to welcome back guest author Sam Smith part two in a series The battle of Plymouth was particularly savage. The Confederate brigades were composed of tough veterans, the men having seen combat in places like the West … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Civilian, Navies
Tagged Albermarle, Capt. Charles Flusser, essence-of-nightmare, Fort Wessels, navies, Plymouth, Robert Hoke, Sam Smith, USS Bombshell, USS Massasoit, USS Whitehead
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“The Very Essence of Nightmare”—The Battle of Plymouth, NC, and the Destruction of the CSS Albemarle
We are pleased today to welcome guest author Sam Smith part one in a series The Civil War forever changed Plymouth, North Carolina. The city, like so many others, suffered for its strategic significance. Plymouth controlled the Albemarle Sound and … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Navies
Tagged Albermarle, essence-of-nightmare, Gilbert Elliot, navies, Plymouth, Robert Hoke
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