City officials surrender Charleston, South Carolina, to Federal forces this morning. The city’s devastation symbolizes the Confederacy’s struggle.
Tag: Charleston Campaign
Charleston Becomes a Camp
John A.B. Dahlgren of the Federal South Atlantic Blockading Squadron proposes that the Federal forces use torpedo boats to attack enemy vessels in Charleston Harbor. Meanwhile, Confederates continued to hold Fort Sumter, and blockade-runners occasionally continue to escape.
One Mass of Rubbish
Federal batteries open a new bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The fort had already been reduced to rubble by this time, but the defenders still refuse to surrender.
The Fall of Morris Island
Confederate forces finally abandon Morris Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, after enduring relentless pressure for nearly two months. The Federals then look to capture Fort Sumter.
Defending Charleston to the Last Extremity
Federal army-navy forces continue working to capture Morris Island at the southern entrance to Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
Federals Regroup on Morris Island
Federal forces remain on Morris Island to threaten both Battery Wagner and Charleston, South Carolina, but the high command determines that more men are needed to finish the job.