It advanced the Union plan to split the confederacy along the Mississippi River.
New Orleans in April 1862.
Farragut's capture of New Orleans on April 25, 1862, after bypassing the forts defending the city and annihilating the weak Confederate river fleet.
New Orleans.
The Battle of News Orleans began on April 25, 1862, and ended with a Union victory on May 1, 1862.
The southern city captured by Admiral David Farragut was New Orleans, Louisiana. The capture took place on April 29, 1862.
he captured New Oleans in 1862
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.
On April 29, 1862, David Farragut began the assault that would led to the capture of New Orleans. He was able to get through the forts of Jackson and St. Philip, as well as the Chalmette batteries, in order to take the city and its port. New Orleans surrendered after a massive bombardment by the Union navy.
Shiloh (Pittsburg Landing) on the Tennessee River, April 1862.
David Farragut seized New Orleans during the Civil War in April 1862 as part of a Union naval campaign to control the Mississippi River. His fleet successfully navigated past the Confederate defenses at Forts Jackson and St. Philip, allowing him to capture the city with minimal casualties. This victory was significant, as it provided the Union with a critical strategic port and a foothold for further operations in the South. Farragut's bold tactics and decisive actions marked a turning point in the naval aspect of the war.
In the American Civil War, Flag Officer David G. Farragut commanded the Union naval forces which, in April of 1862, captured New Orleans. Before the war's end, due to many successful operations in service of the Union, Farragut was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral. Shortly after the war, he was once again promoted to the rank of Admiral.
The Union commander at the Battle of New Orleans during the American Civil War was Rear Admiral David Farragut. He led the naval forces in April 1862, successfully capturing the city from Confederate control. His victory was significant in gaining control of the Mississippi River and blocking Confederate trade routes. Farragut is famously remembered for his order, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" during the battle.