In 1863, the Confederate warship CSS Alabama used cotton bales as makeshift armor during battles at sea. These bales absorbed enemy fire and doubled as valuable trade goods. This innovative use of cotton allowed the Confederacy to continue resisting Union naval forces and introduced a new twist in maritime warfare. | Faded History
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