Eight months after the Federal navy sealed off Mobile Bay, Federal troops finally capture the city itself. With the war already drawing to a close, the victory is more symbolic than strategic.
Tag: Gordon Granger
Lasting Consequences to the Republic
Federal forces target the three Confederate forts guarding Mobile Bay. Confederates surrender Fort Gaines, apparently without authorization. This enables the Federals to focus all their attention on capturing the last remaining fort.
Taking Fortune as You Can Find Her
Federal naval forces under David G. Farragut prepares to attack one of the last remaining Confederate seaports open to blockade runners. Despite delays and concerns, Farragut hopes to subdue the gain control of the bay and subdue the Confederate forts defending it.
The Dandridge Engagement
Federals and Confederates converge on Dandridge to gather much-needed foodstuffs for the hungry troops in the bitter eastern Tennessee winter. The engagement that results in this convergence causes much concern in Washington.
Grant Urges Action in East Tennessee
Ulysses S. Grant pushes John G. Foster at Knoxville to take the offensive, but the Federals are reluctant to hunt down the Confederates in such harsh winter weather.