Charleston, SC II
[The Citadel]
Date(s):
September 7-8, 1863
Location:
Please click on link below for map.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Campaign(s):
Operations against Defenses of
Charleston (1863)
Battles in
Campaign:
Situation:
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Since the capture of Fort Sumter in 1861, the port of Charleston
has been able to receive shipments.
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This represented a significant hole in the U.S. Navy's Atlantic
naval blockade.
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The Union began operations to retake the fort and stop shipments
into the harbor.
Commanders:
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Union:
Maj. Gen. Quincy Gillmore
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Confederate:
Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard
Principal Forces:
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Union:
413
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Confederate:
Unknown
Description:
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During the night of September 6-7, Confederate
forces evacuated Fort Wagner and Battery Gregg pressured by advancing Federal
siege works.
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Federal troops occupied all of Morris Island.
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On September 8th, an amphibious attack on Fort
Sumter from Morris Island by over 400 marines and sailors was repulsed.
Photo Gallery:2
Please see
Charleston Harbor, SC I
for Images of Charleston,
SC
Classification4:
B
Casualties4:
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Union:
117
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Confederate:
Unknown
Results:
 Confederate
Victory
Battlefield Websites:
Recommended
Resources:
1 National Park
Service summary.
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3
Slide Presentations
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4
Classification:
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A
- having a decisive influence on a
campaign and a direct impact on the course of the war
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B -
having a direct and decisive influence on their campaign
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C -
having observable influence on the
outcome of a campaign
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D
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having a limited influence on the
outcome of their campaign or operation but achieving or affecting important
local objectives
5 Casualties are
someone killed, injured, wounded, captured or missing.
Revised
08/02/2008 |
