Admiral David Farragut captured New Orleans during the American Civil War in April 1862 by leading a naval assault on the city. He commanded a fleet of Union warships that navigated past the heavily fortified forts at the mouth of the Mississippi River, specifically Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip, using a combination of naval bombardment and daring tactics. After breaching the defenses, Farragut's forces entered the city, which was largely undefended, and he effectively took control, securing a vital strategic port for the Union. His victory was a significant turning point in the war, granting the Union control over the Mississippi River.
Captain David Farragut
David Farragut, commander of Union Naval Fleet, winner of battle of New Orleans and helped control Mississippi River
Admiral David Farragut.
New Orleans
David Farragut was a Union admiral. He scored many great victories for the Union like the battle of New Orleans (If you don't know what that battle is look it up) .
David Farraggut led a fleet ofUnion warships to capture New Orleans.
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.
The southern city captured by Admiral David Farragut was New Orleans, Louisiana. The capture took place on April 29, 1862.
David G. Farragut
Admiral Farragut
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.
New Orleans in April 1862.
Flag Officers David G. Farragut and David Porter ran their fleet past Forts Jackson and St. Philip on April 24, 1862, and captured New Orleans the following day. The city surrendered without a fight after its forts fell.
Farragut's capture of New Orleans on April 25, 1862, after bypassing the forts defending the city and annihilating the weak Confederate river fleet.
Captain David Farragut
Admiral David Farragut
admiral David Farragut captured New Orleans and Mobile.