Confederate forces try to retake the Louisiana capital with the help of a mighty but unreliable ironclad.
Category: Louisiana
The Baton Rouge Campaign
Former U.S. vice president John C. Breckinridge leads a Confederate force in a campaign to regain the Louisiana capital of Baton Rouge.
My Country Will Honor Them
Benjamin F. Butler, commanding Federal occupation forces in New Orleans, uses dubious legal proceedings to make an example of a citizen for dishonoring the U.S. flag.
To Be Treated as a Woman of the Town
Commanding the Federal occupation forces in New Orleans, Benjamin F. Butler issues an order that solidifies his infamous reputation among southerners.
Subject to the Will of the Conquerors
Benjamin F. Butler arrives with his Federal troops to impose military rule over New Orleans.
The New Orleans Occupation Begins
David G. Farragut tries to end the standoff between his Federals and New Orleans officials by threatening to bomb the city if she does not surrender. Meanwhile, Federal occupation troops are on the way.