Federal troops occupy Fort Fisher, the gateway to the last Confederate seaport at Wilmington, North Carolina. The loss of this fort effectively shuts the Confederacy off from the outside world.
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The Fall of Fort Fisher
The Federal naval bombardment of Fort Fisher on the North Carolina coast enters its third day as Federal land forces prepare a two-pronged attack to capture the stronghold once and for all.
The Bombardment of Fort Fisher Begins
The largest naval fleet ever assembled by the U.S. arrives off Beaufort, North Carolina, in preparation for a second assault on Fort Fisher.
We Shall Teach You Another Lesson
Confederate President Jefferson Davis continues his southern tour this month, moving through Georgia and South Carolina. Davis urges citizens to oppose the Federal invasion of Georgia, and stresses the need for sacrifice and united resistance.
Georgia: Davis Contemplates a Command Change
President Jefferson Davis grows exceedingly impatient with Joseph E. Johnston’s constant retreats toward Atlanta and begins to consider replacing him as commander of the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
North Carolina: Confederates Reclaim Plymouth
Confederate army and navy forces regain a town that enables them to open the vital Roanoke River to commerce on the North Carolina coast.