The Battle of Memphis

The Battle of Memphis and it’s prelude the Battle of Plum Point was a pivotal moment in the struggle for control of the Mississippi

The River War: Island No. 10

Island Number Ten defends a mighty double bend in the Mississippi, but it is no match for Admiral Foote's ironclads and General Pope's Army of the Mississippi as they steamroll their way south!

River War: Forts Henry and Donelson

The twin victories at Fort Henry and Donelson opened up the Confederacy to raids deep in their territory and allowed Grant to throw the South on the defense in the Western theeater for the rest of the war.

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