Thunder in the Harbor

Autori

• Barry Troyna
• Richard Hatcher

Parametri

• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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"Both sides understood the military significance of Fort Sumter and the busy seaport, which played host to one of the longest and most complicated and fascinating campaigns of the entire Civil War. In April 1863, a powerful combined operation set its sights on the fort, Charleston, and its outer defenses. The result was 22-month land and sea siege, the longest of the Civil War. The widespread effort included ironclad attacks, land assaults, raiding parties, and siege operations. The defiant fort, Charleston, and its meandering defensive line were evacuated in February 1865"--

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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