CSS Alabama Video

[Joshua Horn]

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

Not bad, but two complaints: one, some of the images have nothing to do with the Alabama and her prey; and two, the video propagates the myth that the Alabama's officers were unaware of the chain "armor" fitted to the Kearsarge.

 

[Joshua Horn]

Not bad, but two complaints: one, some of the images have nothing to do with the Alabama and her prey; and two, the video propagates the myth that the Alabama's officers were unaware of the chain "armor" fitted to the Kearsarge.

The non-Alabama images are unfortunate, but when you have narration that you need images for, sometimes you have to sacrifice perfect historical accuracy for visuals.

I wasn't aware that Semmes knew about the Kearsarge's armor. In his autobiography he says he did not, and his executive officer says the same in Battles and Leaders. Is there a thread/article/book that discusses this?