History of the United States I / Unit 15 USH1 2129 short lesson, about 20 seconds
New Orleans and Memphis
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The idea
Admiral David Farragut fought past the forts in April eighteen sixty-two and bombarded New Orleans, which lies below sea level and was judged indefensible.
In practice
Major General Marshall Lovell sending the artillery upriver to Vicksburg instead.
Where people slip
Armed New Orleans civilians fought, destroying ships and supplies. Confederates abandoned Fort Pillow on June fourth and Memphis fell on June sixth.
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