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The unhealed wound that stopped the fleet
A warship wrapped in rope and chain attempts a silent passage down the Mississippi, but a strategic Confederate stronghold blocks the way.
The unhealed wound that stopped the fleet
This episode explores the strategic importance of Island Number Ten during the Civil War, a Confederate fortification that controlled a critical bend in the Mississippi River. It delves into the Union's desperate attempts to overcome this obstacle and the unexpected challenges they faced.
Date: April 4, 1862
Location: Mississippi River
Union Commander: Henry Walke
Confederate Commander: John P. McCown
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