Civil War USS New Ironsides Ironclad

USS New Ironsides was a broadside ironclad commissioned by the United States Navy in 1862. Unlike the low-freeboard monitors, she carried a more traditional broadside battery protected by armor. She served prominently in operations against Charleston’s defenses and later supported the attacks on Fort Fisher. Her sustained bombardment role demonstrated an alternative American approach to armored warships during the Civil War. She survived combat but was destroyed by fire after the war. Her ocean-going hull and broadside battery contrasted with the revolving-turret monitor concept. Both approaches contributed to Union operations, demonstrating that Civil War ironclads were not one uniform ship type.

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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