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Tag Archives: battle of fort fisher

Baptists and the American Civil War: January 15, 1865

On this third day of the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, the Federals prevail. Additional Confederate troops arrive on the battlefield this morning, but at midday even more Union troops land ashore in the form of some 2,200 sailors and marines. At about 3:30 the naval bombardment ends and the Federal’s land assault upon the…

January 15, 2015 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.

Baptists and the American Civil War: January 14, 1865

The Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, rages for a second day. Having landed on a nearby beach yesterday, the Federals now reinforce their position while Union naval ships bombard the northern battlement of the fort. More federal troops are prepared to come ashore on the morrow. Meanwhile, Sherman’s armies are now spread throughout…

January 14, 2015 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.
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Baptists and the American Civil War: January 13, 1865

Today the Second Battle of Fort Fisher commences. Unsuccessful in an attempt to take the coastal North Carolina fort last month, Union forces are better prepared this time around. The amphibious assault begins in the early morning hours and includes colored regiments. As with most all colored regiments, Baptists are well represented among the troops.…

January 13, 2015 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.

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