The capture of New Orleans (April 25 – May 1, 1862) during the American Civil War was a turning point in the war that precipitated the capture of the...

it was an early target for capture by Union forces. With its rich and unique cultural and architectural heritage, New Orleans remains a major destination...

two forts below the city in the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, New Orleans had no means to oppose capture. Thus the port, by far the largest Confederate...

The Battle of New Orleans was fought in January 1815, part of the War of 1812. Battle of New Orleans may also refer to: Capture of New Orleans, 1862 operation...

New Orleans (commonly known as NOLA or the Big Easy among other nicknames) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern...

Richmond cruised along the southern coast of Cuba and around Cape San Antonio. Semmes, however, reached New Orleans, Louisiana; and, by 22 August, Richmond...

Capture of New Orleans, 1862, pp. 178–179. Hearn, Capture of New Orleans, 1862, p. 206. ORN I, v. 19, pp. 132, 133. Hearn, Capture of New Orleans, 1862...

The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815, between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham and the United States Army under...

rapidly to back Admiral David Dixon Porter's idea of a naval advance up the river to both capture New Orleans and maintain Lincoln's political support; by...

p. 636. Hearn, Capture of New Orleans, 1862, pp. 67-80. Hearn, Capture of New Orleans, 1862, pp. 32-43. Hearn, Capture of New Orleans, 1862, pp. 84-5...