Fort St. Philip

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Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip: The Fall of New Orleans

Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip The Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, fought between April 18 and April 28, 1862, served as the decisive engagement for the possession of New ...

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Bombardment of Fort St. Philip: A Strategic Diversion in the War of 1812

Bombardment of Fort St. Philip During the closing stages of the War of 1812, the Mississippi River became a critical theater of operations. As part of the broader Battle of New Orleans ca...

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