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The mind of the enemy and the will of his leaders is a target of far more importance than the bodies of his troops. -- Brigadier General S.B. Griffith |
Fort McAllister II, 1864(167 total words in this text)(2229 Reads)  Other Names: None Location: Bryan County Campaign: Savannah Campaign (1864) Date(s): December 13, 1864 Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. William B. Hazen [US]; Maj. George A. Anderson [CS] Forces Engaged: 2nd Division, XV Corps, Army of the Tennessee [US]; Fort McAllister Garrison (120 men) [CS] Estimated Casualties: 205 total (US 134; CS 71) Description: As Sherman? s troops approached Savannah they sorely required supplies. Sherman determined that if he could take Fort McAllister, supply ships could reach him. Thus, he ordered Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, commander of his right wing, to take the fort. Howard chose Brig. Gen. William B. Hazen to accomplish the task. Hazen, in the afternoon of December 13, had his men in line for the attack. Upon giving the order to attack, his men rushed forward through the various obstacles prepared for them, entered the fort, and captured it. With his supply line open, Sherman could now prepare for the siege and capture of Savannah. Result(s): Union victory |
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