Download or read book Ironclad Captains of the Civil War written by Myron J. Smith, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-10-25 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War saw numerous technological innovations in warfare--chief among them was the ironclad warship. Based on the Official Records, biographical works, ship and operations histories, newspapers and other sources, this book chronicles the lives of 158 ironclad captains, North and South, who were charged with outfitting and commanding these then-revolutionary vessels in combat. Each biography includes (where known) birth and death information, pre- and post-war career, and details about ships served upon or commanded.