{"product_id":"9781611793338","title":"Albemarle","description":"\"The destruction of the rebel ram Albemarle by Lieut. Cushing proves to be one of the most daring and romantic naval feats of history\"\u003cp\u003eA truly remarkable account of a heroic action during the Civil War. A fascinating read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early winter months of 1864 Confederate General Robert E Lee devised a plan to retake critical areas of eastern North Carolina then occupied by the Federal Army. If successful a new supply line would be established to Richmond, and the Southern war effort greatly bolstered as a result. Central to his plan was the use of the new rebel ironclad Albemarle then nearing completion on the Roanoke River. The CCS Albemarle was considered to be a formidable weapon by all concerned and its destruction soon became a high priority of the Lincoln administration.\u003cbr\u003eSo successful would the Albemarle prove to be against the blockading squadron, however , that in utter desperation the Federal high command ultimately turned to a twenty one year old lieutenant who had demonstrated daring and success on the rivers of Virginia and North Carolina. The mission to destroy the Albemarle, nevertheless, was a high stakes gamble of the most desperate and heroic variety. Its remarkable success became a bitter disaster for the Confederacy, a much needed boost for Abraham Lincoln and catapulted Lt William Barker Cushing in legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly entertaining, well researched and original in thought. It has the makings of a classic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fireship Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031465017584,"sku":"9781611793338","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781611793338_p0.jpg?v=1763842633","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781611793338","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}