The first-ever battle between ironclad ships occurred at the Battle of Hampton Roads (C). This battle took place on March 8-9, 1862, and featured the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack) and the Union ironclad USS Monitor.
At which Civil War battle did the first-ever battle between ironclad ships occur?
A.
Battle of Gettysburg
B.
Battle of Shiloh
C.
Battle of Hampton Roads
D.
Battle of Antietam
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