F. Buchanan's Account of the Battle of Hampton Roads: Excerpts From the Official Action Report
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Confederate Flag Officer Franklin Buchanan (1800 to 1874) is best known as the commander of the CSS Virginia on the first day of the Battle of Hampton Roads (8-9 March 1862) and the commander of the fleet (as full admiral) at the Battle of Mobile Bay (5 August 1864), facing Union Rear Admiral David G. Farragut.
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