American Civil War: Battle of Hampton Roads - "Clash of Ironclads"

[@shineyorkboy]

I'm inclined to go with the view that this was a tactical Confederate victory, due to the damage they inflicted on the first day, and a strategic Union victory, due to their blockade remaining unbroken.

[@CroGamer002]

Yeah, quite a bizarre Warhawk claims the opposite. Especially since CSS Virginia would never see another fight, in fact, Confederates would later scrap the ironclad for parts.

[@hrunchtayt1587]

@@CroGamer002 If you call scrapping blowing her up in open waters.

[@scottdawson5739]

@@CroGamer002 the CSS Virginia served another 3 months and was scrapped after they made it lighter to go up the James but over did it and exposed the sides. The guns however were saved and used against the Monitor at Drewery's Bluff. The yankees lost over 400 men at the battle of Hampton roads. 2 war ships, a tug and 3 transports. Plus the Minnesota was damaged badly and had its main mast snapped. The south lost no ships and less than a dozen people so it was a Confederate victory.

[@gikey4]

​@scottdawson5739 no the confederate navy was trying to break the union blockade and they failed

[@chipschannel9494]

@@scottdawson5739the rebels gained nothing and the government maintained the blockade and American industrial might could absorb those type of losses ,especially against a “third world country”. The outcome was inevitable.

[@muhammadirfanjalaluddin1018]

Spinning turret ship vs toblerone shaped ship

[@jyshot]

All hail the sailing cheese

[@jasondouglas6755]

@@jyshot the battle cheese

[@stephenn1056]

The legendary battle between Reeses and toblerone

[@scottdawson5739]

The first shot fired by the CSS Virginia was by Lt. Charles Hasker who went on to survive the 2nd sinking of the CSS Hunley. He manned the bow gun on the CSS Virginia and also fought at Drewery's Bluff.

[@scottdawson5739]

Hasker gave an account of the Battle that was never published. He also was a really good painter and painted depictions of the battle of dinner plates that hang in my Grandfathers house.

[@ewg6686]

I say that the Battle of Hampton Roads is some what the beginning of modern warships do to the fact that before the battle they weren't even tested against each other and this battle proved their capability to actually fight and even test to see how they fare against each other

[@HamanKarn567]

It's nice growing up in those cities. There is so much history all around Virginia. This video is what got me into this channel. I was watching another KZbinr who does naval stuff and this was in recommended and since then I've been watching the videos chronological order playlist steadily really enjoying it a lot.

[@jeddkeech259]

I wish I had lived in such a time. Your videos literally give me chills.

[@WarhawkYT]

you’re welcome jedd!

[@michaelhoffman5348]

Another excellent video - thank you!

[@roberthendrix229]

Thank you so much for the time and effort y’all put into this!!! I have been literally a “Civil War Raving Fanatic” (my term) for over forty years. I both appreciate and consider the information detail, along with how it is visually presented in your videos to be top notch. I learn something new every time I view one. Please, keep up the great work!!!

[@WarhawkYT]

youre welcome Robert!

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

Absolutely love the detail. Best little history channel I've found. The actual History Channel should put your stuff on air. For a pretty penny of course!

[@SniperHarry]

Good as always. Thank you for making and posting these.

[@WarhawkYT]

Thank you and you're welcome!

[@yankeebrit9399]

I remember just stumbling upon your channel by your pea ridge video and I has been a great time seeing you get what you deserve

[@WarhawkYT]

You could say "I got what I f****** deserve" lol

[@yankeebrit9399]

@@WarhawkYT i wanted to

[@okiebuzzj]

I agree with Mallory. It would have been huge crushing blow to the Yankees morale to see that iron monster float up the Potomac to the doorsteps of Washington DC.

[@darrenmaw3830]

Great videos, as an Englishman this is really interesting, and love the way you explain the battles

[@alexius23]

The Virginia had shells that might have pierced the Monitor armor~maybe. Jones saw no reason to put them on board. The 11” Dahlgreen US naval guns were very new. Unsure Wooden only allowed half charges. Later tests proved it would have been safe a full charge. Two “what if”events.

[@Isolder74]

They weren't 'half' charges. They were the charges proscribed for the gun as designed. It's just that the gun was built so well they they could handle twice the powder they were designed for. Something that was found after they were more thoroughly tested which included trying to add powder until the weapon fails. The half powder myth is just that a myth.

[@GrumblingGrognard]

​@@Isolder74 That is not what I had read. I read the designer of the Monitor was livid with rage when he learned (again) his advice was ignored by the Navy dept heads who knew best. I would love to see documentation from the "manufacturer" of the cannon as to what charges they could handle, remembering all the time that to proof the weapon it is supposed to be live-tested with much larger charge.

[@GrumblingGrognard]

I have never seen any reliable evidence that the Virgina had ANY cannon on board that could have EVER penetrated the Monitor's armor. I would like to see what you are referring to if there is any documentation.

[@Isolder74]

@@GrumblingGrognard Ericson had nothing to do with the design and manufacture of the Daglren cannons. The previous models of the cannon design exploded early in testing causing Dalgren to over design the next set. The Monitor using half charges is a myth. At the time of the battle neither ship had weapons that could harm the other.

[@shineyorkboy]

@@GrumblingGrognard Drachinifel talks about the "half charge" myth in his video on this battle kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGnZoKiddqpqgq8

[@blakelester1776]

Perhaps your best video yet… Thanks for all the great content.

[@WarhawkYT]

Thank Blake!

[@robertoamorico2151]

As usual great work! Well done wh

[@WarhawkYT]

Thank you Roberto!

[@stevewixom9311]

Excellent vid, very informative, easy to follow and understand.. Good Job.. like usual

[@FlyingTooFast]

I had a great grandpa who served on the Minnesota

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

Wow thanks for your Great grandfather’s service

[@FlyingTooFast]

Actually, you know those Big RC ships that you can sit in and drive? The ones they take out on special occasions? Well I’m trying to build one of the Uss Minnesota……then I can take my wars out on the lake

[@rolo8950]

Buchanan was a badass. He was probably the only Confederate Navy man who was competent and had balls to do what he had to do. He was the only Navy man who knew what he was doing in the confederacy. If the confederates had 5 ironclads and 5 Buchanan's they would have won the navy war and I truly believe that. Lol

[@trashlag]

Love the naval battle style!

[@twstf8905]

Haha 5:56 "MacGruder"!!! 🤣 MacGruder! Making life saving inventions out of household materials! MacGruder! Getting in and out of ultra sticky situations! MacGruder! The Guy's a Friggin' Genious, MACGRUDER!!!!!!! 🤟

[@Michael-ws7rc]

Another great video, thanks for what you do!

[@bulldogmadhav5762]

I would argue that it was a strategic victory for the union similar to the British ‘victory’ at Jutland. The blockade was not broken or significantly altered.

[@hrunchtayt1587]

If I am not mistaken, monitors left side gun port was jammed throughout the battle and was unable to be opened making her only able to use 1 of her 11 inch guns. But I did quite enjoy this video, your channel has potential and I cannot wait to see more civil war content like this!

[@micahistory]

Great video once again, you did an incredible job. this might be the most important naval battle up until then because it was the first time wooden ships weren't used

[@stanleydomalewski8497]

Great Video, thanks for sharing !

[@pault.harrison6174]

Loving the thorough script and animation

[@WarhawkYT]

Thank you Paul!

[@brokenbridge6316]

Nicely informative video

[@randywarren7101]

When you actually think about it, Mallory's reasoning is illogical, espessially saying that the Confederates couldn't compete with the North's industrial might, which ironically included iron production!

[@cavalryscout3952]

Well done.

[@scottdawson5739]

The Captain of the Beaufort, William Parker was the former Captain of the USS Minnesota (twin ship of the Merrimack) but he sided with the south. The new Cap of the Minnesota was a southerner from Virginia. Crazy.

[@darthcheney7447]

Excellent vid.

[@julianarnott5184]

One thing I would say is it wasn't half pound charges at the time. At the time it was full power charges they were using.

[@Zogerpogger]

I can see the influence of Epic History TV in the opening

[@CivilWarWeekByWeek]

Very good

[@WarhawkYT]

Thank you CWWBW!

[@CivilWarWeekByWeek]

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[@micahistory]

@@CivilWarWeekByWeek H G H I G (That stands for hey guys how's it going?)

[@kaushiksheshnagraj7176]

Have you make any video on the battle of New Orleans. I like your videos very much. These are awesome. According to my account your channel is the best channel on you tube.

[@MrSlyFox]

Great job with that video! Can you possibly cover the story of CSS Arkansas in the future?

[@WarhawkYT]

I think we will!

[@mingingmobutu1797]

Your channel is going to blow up soon i can tell

[@realcheesy6384]

Three years later this channel is still underrated. Great historical videos.

[@rolandscales9380]

02:00 Gloire (French ironclad) is pronounced "g'lwaar", not "glor-EE".

[@huntclanhunt9697]

Why was the Moniter stuck with half charges?

[@deteon1418]

Great as always 👍👍 Cool topic!

[@micahistory]

hi

[@deteon1418]

@@micahistory Hey

[@twowheeledwireman282]

Your videos are the best!

[@WarhawkYT]

Thank you Wireman!

[@gequitz]

Great video. I wonder what would have happened if incendiary weapons (i.e. Greek Fire) were used against Ironclads

[@bunk95]

There are always reservations for events such as this…

[@nateconley5923]

More great work keep it up

[@thedukeofswellington1827]

If the Confed navy wouldve had a fleet who knows...every nation needs a navy. Losing New Orleans so early then the fall of vicksburg cutting the CS in two

[@derekchristophernordbye7710]

All of Europe had their eyes cast westward to see what the outcome of the Naval Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia would be. Because, all knew that on Day #1, of the battle,, the Confederate warship, the CSS Virginia (formerly, the steam frigate, the USS Merrimac; which the Union naval personnel scuttled, in the hopes that she would be of little or, no use to the Confederates.) sunk 2 ships in the Grand Blockade, damaged a third and, caused a fourth to run aground. She steamed back to port, to the tune of cheers all along the coast. The British, especially, was keen to see what the Union Navy's response would be. Well, on Day #2, they had their answer. What the Conferate sailors thought was a "raft" to disembark the wounded aboard said warship that was run aground, turned out to be the ship they all heard about and, some feared, the dreaded USS Monitor!!! Her turret turned around and, fired upon the Virginia and, the fight was on. Thankfully, the Monitor prevailed. The Union's Grand Blockade would, not only remain in place. But, it would stiffen, thanks to the Monitor's strategic victory!!!!

[@jeddkeech259]

Could you do a video on the life and adventures of Raphael Semmes and crew? I think I am not the only one who would find it interesting

[@andrewbowles9753]

Impressive

[@collin8175]

Can you do some Texas battles like, Sabine pass, Galveston, and Palmito Ranch?

[@WarhawkYT]

we will when we get there

[@collin8175]

@@WarhawkYT Alright! I need to see some Texas action being a Texan myself. I am no pro confederate what so ever just so you know!

[@collin8175]

@@WarhawkYT Also, I appreciate your work. The maps are beautiful.

[@RobertBailey-y3h]

A s a military historian, IMHO, the Federals won, because neutralizing the Virginia opened the way for the Peninsula campaign and a water supply route for the Federals near Richmond. This reasoning applies to operations to besiege Petersburg and end the War.--Bob Bailey in Maine

[@rinkevichjm]

It was a Pyrrhic victory for the south as a couple days later the Union landed troops causing it to be scuttled to prevent capture.

[@kmacthebest]

Off topic but but what is the difference between light and heavy artillery?

[@SarisTX]

Light artillery is small guns used during general battles whereas heavy artillery is regulated to siege combat

[@wizard680]

it's weird seeing a youtube video about a battle that literally happaned off the coast of your city.

[@solarius04]

Interesting video, but your conclusion was completely wrong, which is somewhat odd to me considering that the quote you used earlier in the video from Mallory clearly regarded its blockade-breaking potential to be of the highest order of importance. Tactically, the battle was a Confederate victory, as they destroyed more ships than they lost, however, the battle was a clear Union strategic victory; the entire point and purpose of the Virginia was to break the Union blockade, and it utterly failed to do so despite its success on the first day of the battle. To paraphrase a quote describing another battle about fifty years later: the Confederate Navy assaulted its jailer, but it was still in jail.

[@ArmenianBishop]

Magruder wouldn't agree to coordinate a land operation with Buchanan's CSS Virginia attack, against Hampton Roads. I don't know why Magruder wouldn't agree to help Buchanan? But, I'm figuring that Magruder's land garrison was to weak risk an attack or siege.

[@derekpierkowski7641]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@malcolm5514]

Fucking amazing, loved the video! Will join your discord! 😊

[@enalb5085]

keep it up

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

Just saying but it’s so hard for me to think that just one day after my birthday this battle was fought

[@WarhawkYT]

Nice bro! My birthday is the same day as Second Battle of Wagner

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

@@WarhawkYT wow that’s really interesting

[@MM22966]

You're a hundred and fifty-nine years-old??! Neat!

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

@@MM22966 no I am not what I mean by that is I was born in 2001 but two days after my birthday is when the fight between the monitor and the Virginia took place in 1862

[@MM22966]

@@chasemurraychristopherdola7108 Ha-ha, I was just pulling your leg. (kidding)

[@wizard680]

4:44 I can place my home on this map. nice

[@cheesecakent]

Cause apparently iron floats

[@WarhawkYT]

The majority of the ships are made of wood, it was only "clad" in iron

[@cheesecakent]

@@WarhawkYT good to know, I was about to tell the universe that they broke the laws of physics

[@James-rl5tj]

What about fully steel ships the size of small cities? They aren't wood at all.

[@cheesecakent]

@@James-rl5tj That’s magic, obviously

[@AF-nc2fc]

Why didn't Monitor just ram Virginia?

[@WarhawkYT]

they did try

[@bryanwiedeman3154]

Best Calvary raid was Roussere into Alabama 1864.. No one has anything on it.

[@opalescencedoll7840]

Long live the confederacy!

[@derekchristophernordbye7710]

I don't think that the sailors, officers and, enlisted, alike, had any remote clue just how enormously monumental this naval battle was!!!! For, naval warfare was PERMANENTLY CHANGED IN THIS 4 HOUR, SLAM-BANG DUEL BETWEEN THESE TWO (2) IRONCLAD WARSHIPS!!!!!! Notably, the innovation of what the USS Monitor had: a revolving gun turret. Prior to that, the ship's captain had to maneuver his ENTIRE ship to the appropriate direction, be it port or, starboard, to bring to bear his guns. Now, the USS Monitor changed all that. Now, all that needed to be done was turn the gun turret either to the port, amidships; facing either forward or, after or, starboard. Also, the innovation of the screw propeller on the USS Monitor changed how ships move in the open ocean!!!!! Freaking stupendous!!!!!

[@opalescencedoll7840]

Long live the confederacy

[@nicholaswalsh4462]

A Rebel Sailor disliked this video.

[@micahistory]

yup

[@zurgesmiecal]

it was lincoln because McLellan didn't move

[@cherryscarlett]

#WarKraft

[@thenadonation2664]

If I were the confederates I wouldn't have wasted any time on the monitor and just went out and destroyed as many wooden vehicles blockading the confederates and allow them a gap to smuggle in their trade.

[@boochvonbooch8765]

I mean, its good and all, but needs anime girls with muskets

[@zurgesmiecal]

Girls und Panzerschiffs

[@The_Unrepentant_McClellanite]

Hampton Roads? More like Hampton Chodes

[@WarhawkYT]

sheesh Jesse with the burns