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.
Tag: Richard L. Page
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.