Gate of Hell: Campaign for Charleston Harbor, 1863
Study of the Union's Campaign for Charleston. The many attacks the Union attempted that summer to capture the cradle of the Confederacy. Overview of the campaign, focusing on the relationships between the Army and the Navy of the United States

Fort Sumter
Charleston Harbor, Morris Island
Civil War South Carolina

American Civil War
August 17-August 23, 1863


Charlestonians in War: The Charleston Battalion
The history of a Confederate unit that was central to the defense of Charleston: the 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Battalion, usually known simply as the Charleston Battalion

Federal batteries erected on Morris Island opened fire on August 17 and continued their bombardment of Fort Sumter and the Charleston defenses until August 23.

Despite a severe pounding, Fort Sumter's garrison held out.

Siege operations continued against Fort Wagner on Morris Island.

Result(s): Inconclusive

Location: City of Charleston

Campaign: Operations against Defenses of Charleston (1863) next battle in campaign   previous battle in campaign

Date(s): August 17-December 31, 1863

Principal Commanders: Major General Quincy Gillmore [US]; General P.G.T. Beauregard [CS]

Forces Engaged: Morris Island Batteries [US]; Fort Sumter Garrison

Estimated Casualties: Unknown


Confederate Ironclad 1861-65
Every aspect of Confederate ironclads is covered: design, construction, armor, armament, life on board, strategy, tactics, and actual combat actions.
  South Carolina State Battle Map
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American Civil War Exhibits
Civil War Submarines
Ships and Naval Battles
Confederate Naval History
Civil War Summary
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Cold Steel 1860 Cavalry Saber Sword
Metal Scabbard Authentic weight


Sources:
U.S. National Park Service
U.S. Library of Congress.


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