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Today In Civil War History- Seizure of Mobile Bay

Posted on August 4, 2011 by civwar_cedric

Thursday August 4th, 1864 Seizure of Mobile Bay US Admiral David Farragut assignment was the seizure of Mobile Bay, Alabama.Farragut was looking forward to this task and he wanted to get started as soon as possible. He sent orders to … Continue reading →

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Today in Civil War History- CSS Arkansas Blown Up

Posted on August 3, 2011 by civwar_cedric

August 3rd, 1862 Confederates Blow Up Their Own Ship  The Confederate ironclad Arkansas was ordered south to Baton Rouge to support operations there. The ship suffered engine problems and ran aground. The crew blew up the ship before the Union ship Essex could capture it. … Continue reading →

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