All things dealing with the Civil War Navies and actions along the coasts and rivers and against forts. Emphasis will be placed on Fort Fisher and all operations around Wilmington, NC. And, of course, the Blockade and Running the Blockade.
Friday, October 21, 2016
155 Years Ago, October 22, 1861: Potomac River Commanded By Confederate Batteries Below Alexandria
OCTOBER 22ND, 1861: Captain T.T. Craven, commanding the Potomac Flotilla, reported the Potomac River was commanded by Confederate batteries at all important points below Alexandria.
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