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What Union officer initiated the plan to capture the Confederate port of New Orleans?
The first real steps to capture the largest city of the Confederacy, New Orleans began long before the battle to capture it actually happened. In November of 1861, Union Commander David Dixon Porter initiated the plan and convinced the Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles to help move the plans forward.
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Who captured New Orleans in 1862?
In 1862, Officer David Farragut was able to capture the city of New Orleans without needing to take the battle into the city itself. Instead, he captured the Forts Jackson and Philip, then went unopposed in his conquest of the city. The capture of the Confederacyâ??s largest city, marked a turning point in the war.
How much artillery did the Union navy use to capture New Orleans in 1862?
The Union fleet under Flag Officer David Farragut and Flag Officer Charles H. Davis had an impressive fleet. They used 286 cannons and 21 mortars to bombard the Confederate forts protecting New Orleans. With the forts gone, the City of New Orleans surrendered on April 28, 1862.
What has the author Ex-Confederate officer written?
Ex-Confederate officer. has written: 'The tyrant of New Orleans' -- subject(s): Drama, History, United States Civil War, 1861-1865
Who was the union leader during the capture of new Orleans?
The Union flag officer during the battle was David Farragut. General Benjamin Butler took control of New Orleans when Union forces landed in the city.
What commanders participated in the capture of Confederate Fort Henry?
The capture of Fort Henry was the first major battle that would soon bring notoriety to General US Grant.Grant led the Union forces that included generals McClernand and C.F. Smith. Union naval officer Andrew Foote's gunboats were essential for the victory in the capture of Fort Henry. On the Confederate side, the Fort Henry commander was Lloyd Tighman.
When did Sam Jones - Confederate Army officer - die?
Sam Jones - Confederate Army officer - died on 1887-07-31.
When was Sam Jones - Confederate Army officer - born?
Sam Jones - Confederate Army officer - was born on 1819-12-17.
Was Benjamin Harrison a union or confederate?
Union. No Confederate officer ever became President.
Who was the Confederate officer on the album cover of Will the circle be unbroken?
Not a Confederate officer but a Union admiral - David Dixon Porter. http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/military.htm
What Northern admiral captured New Orleans?
In April of 1862, it was the Union flag officer David G. Farragut (1801-1870) who led naval forces to victory in the capture of New Orleans. Soon promoted to "Rear Admiral" for his accomplishments, Farragut went on to further success in the Civil War and beyond, becoming the first American naval officer to achieve the rank of Admiral.
Who is New Orleans Hornets chief financial officer?
The New Orleans Hornets are now the New Orleans Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans CFO is Ed Lang.
What were Slaves who crossed union lines during the civil war called?
The nickname for them was contraband. This came out of a little argument between a union officer and a confederate officer. The confederate officer wanted the slaves who were with the union forces and to protect them the union officer told the confederate that they were "contraband." Contraband in war is not returned, so in calling them that the union officer was using military rules to protect them. It was not meant as an insult.
