In addition to interdicting Confederate shipping, the West Gulf Blockading Squadron seized New Orleans and helped open the Mississippi River. ...
Confluence of Careers Mobile Bay
Opposing commanders David Farragut and Franklin Buchanan shared more than 100 years Navy service, but their career paths had seldom crossed. ...
After watching from his flagships rigging as his battle plan collapsed, Admiral Farragut acted with characteristic boldness in leading his squadron forward. ...