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Why is it imperative for Admiral Farragut to neutralize Mobile?

ANSWER Because it was essential for the Union to deprive the Confederacy of the last naval base that it was still possessing in the Gulf of Mexico and to effectively shut and "seal" one of the last southerner port, which the blockade runners were still making use of. Furthermore another task was that of destroy the Confederate naval forces standing there, first of all the ironclad "Tennessee".


North captured what in 1863 to effectivily split the confederacy in two?

Vicksburg - the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi.


What is title of the highest ranking officer in?

Admiral of the Navy. However, there is no one currently serving at that rank in today's armed forces. Admiral of the Navy was a wartime rank last used in WWII. The current 'Highest Ranking Officer' in the Navy is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) with the rank of Admiral.


Who was last surviving us general of World War II?

Admiral Arleigh Burke (died January 1,1996) was the oldest living Admiral of WWII. He was temporary promoted to the rank of Commodore (1 star Admiral) in 1944. In 1946 he reverted back to his permanent rank of Captain. However, he was again appointed a Rear Admiral in 1949. He served as the Chief of Naval Operations from 1955-1961, before retiring. A truly great Naval hero.


Who was the last fleet admiral in the U.S. Navy?

Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who served as Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC) during WWII, and Chief of Naval Operations after the Japanese surrender, was the last surviving Navy 5 star (Fleet) Admiral. The rank is a lifetime appointment, with full pay and benefits of an active duty officer, only being retired. He died in 1966.


What city was the last Confederate capital?

Danville, Virginia was the last Confederate Capital.


What was the last confederate port to hold out against the union?

The last Confederate port to hold out against the Union was Wilmington, North Carolina. It remained under Confederate control until January 15, 1865, when Union forces captured Fort Fisher, which guarded the port. This loss significantly impacted the Confederacy's supply lines and marked a turning point in the Civil War. Wilmington's fall effectively closed the last major open port for the Confederacy.


What general led the Union to capture important forts and cities that had protected the Mississippi River for the South?

That was Ulysses Grant, who captured Vicksburg, the last major Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River in July of 1863.


HOW DO YOU ADDRESS AN INVITATION TO A TWO STAR ADMIRAL IN THE NAVY AND HIS WIFE?

When addressing an invitation to a two-star admiral in the Navy and his wife, use the following format: "Admiral and Mrs. [Last Name]." If you wish to be more formal, you can also include "United States Navy" in the address. For example: "Admiral [First Name] [Last Name], United States Navy, and Mrs. [Last Name]."


When was the last major Confederate city captured?

As the US Civil War was drawing to a complete close in April of 1865, Mobile, Alabama was captured on April 12, 1865. Union losses were 1,600 troops. Later General Grant would say it assault was a waste of time, as the war was just about over.


What is the last of the actual search when performing a search on a captured detainee?

The last step in searching a captured detainee is to document the property and evidence of the person. The detainee can be successfully captured after this step.


What is the last step of the search when performing a search on a captured detainee?

The last step in searching a captured detainee is to document the property and evidence of the person. The detainee can be successfully captured after this step.