of David Farragut's life is his career in the a Civil War as a courageous navy officer. Not only that, but he played an important role in the Battle of Louisiana, Vicksburg and Mobile Bay. His famous line, "Damn the torpedoes!" is remembered by naval officers as a courageous Farragut struggles to navigate torpedo infested waters at the Battle of Mobile Bay. An officer from a young age, Farragut is what any navy desires: a smart, brave, and loyal commander. Farragut was born on July 5, 1801 to Major
in tradition, charm, and grace. Halfway down the bay and nearly hidden among oaks adorned with Spanish moss, Point Clear was founded in the early 1800s. Today, the city continues to honor its role in the Civil War, perpetuates the memories of its residents, and evolves as a greater and better place. Following the coast line, early Spanish explores first discovered Point Clear situated on the Bay of the Holy Spirit or as it is known today, Mobile Bay. The town was named "Punta Clara" in 1800 by the
events that would set the Union up nicely to expand the blockade was the blockading of the Chesapeake Bay. This was a key part in stopping the Confederate naval ships from reaching the sea that were stationed at Norfolk. When Union soldiers lost control of the shipping yards to Confederate soldiers it would lead to one of the most famous and technological advanced naval battle of the war, the Battle of Hampton Roads. With now a chance for a breakthrough in the blockade
states can match the interesting cultural attractions, majestic beauty and fascinating history that Alabama has to offer. Sources “Visiting Alabama – Gulf Shores from Bay Minette: Recommended Day Trips,” Bed & Breakfast Inns Online http://www.bbonline.com/articles/alabama/bay-minette/visiting-alabama-gulf-shores-from-bay-minette-recommended-day-trips.html “Top 10 Alabama Attractions,” Choice Hotels.com http://southeast.choicehotels.com/alabama-hotels/top10attractions Memphis Vaughan
During the Civil War, the South’s Confederate States Navy and the North’s Union Navy created a new war in the coasts, rivers and seas. With new technologies, both the North and the South were able to fight brutal battles on the water. During the Civil War, both the North and the South had their own navies. The North’s Union Navy was superior to that of the South’s Confederate States Navy since they had more fleets, warships, resources, and shipyards. The South had less resources, fleets and shipyards
For Negroes the road to the battle fields of the civil war was hard fought for. Abolitionists and prominent blacks in America such as Frederick Douglass effectively campaigned for the enlistment of black soldiers as early as Fort Sumter. Once enlistment began 185,000 black union soldiers were organized into 166 all black regiments (145 infantry, seven cavalry, 12 heavy artillery, one light artillery, and one engineer).1 Black soldiers participated in 449 battles, 39 of them being major engagements
The Persian invasions of 470 – 479BC saw the Battle of Thermopylae, The Battle of Artemisium, The Battle of Salamis, The Battle of Plataea and The Battle of Mycale. These battles also saw the contributions of many key individuals, which lead to the victory of the Greeks in the ends as well as the rise of the Greek navy. The Battle of Thermopylae was the first between the Greeks and Persians during the Persian invasion of 480 – 479BC. The Greek force was very small compared to the Persians but was
time HBO filed its takedown requests, they only applied to users who had archived their stream for later review.” This suggests that though industry and criminal investigators currently have their hands full going after sites like Napster, the Pirate Bay, or Kickass Torrents, the future of digital piracy may take a different form. The thought one has to have, while reviewing the past and future of digital piracy, is if people do not want to pay for content, are we in an age where they will always be
Submarines in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars The Trident Submarine houses twenty-four nuclear warheads with each having a range of 4,600 miles over land. If a nuclear war were to break out between the Soviet Union and the United States, virtually every major city could be destroyed in a matter of hours. The origin of these major players in modern day warfare lies in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. A Dutchman named Cornelus Van Drebbel, made the very first submarine in 1652, to fight the
government (American President: A Reference Resource). The Democrats nominated General George B. McClellan, former commander of Union forces whom Lincoln had fired because of his failure to pursue Confederate General Robert E. Lee's army after the battle at Antietam in 1862. Some of the Radical Republicans were completely against Lincoln’s reelection (Mintz). Lincoln then had asked the congress to seat representative from the three recently conquered Con... ... middle of paper ... ... to George
Republic of the Philippines, also known as the Philippines, has a very colorful past, culture, and people. This essay discusses the Philippine nation and its people to better inform the American military personnel on what to expect during interaction with this nation in times of either peace or war. Subjects covered in this essay include: geography, infrastructure, military conflicts, weather considerations, civil considerations, and people of the Philippines. Geographically, the Philippines consist
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victory at Antietam was an important victory for the Union because it was the deadliest single day of fighting in the war because about 6,000 soldiers died and 17,000 more suffered wounds. Because of the great losses, Lee retreated to Virginia after the battle and his strategy for invading the north had failed. 9. Explain the Emancipation Proclamation. How did it change the War? (464) The Emancipation Proclamation was a decree that freed all enslaved people in rebel-held territory on January 1, 1863. It
remained a French colony until 1763, when it was transferred to the Spanish. In 1800, Spain ceded it back to France; in 1803, New Orleans, along with the entire Louisiana Purchase, was sold by Napoleon I to the United States. It was the site of the Battle of New Orleans (1815) in the War of 1812. During the Civil War the city was besieged by Union ships under Adm. David Farragut; it fell on Apr. 25, 1862. And that's what it say's in the books, a bit more, but nothing else of interest. This is too
INTRODUCTION Dunkin' Donuts is an American global doughnut company and coffeehouse chain based in Canton, Massachusetts and was founded in 1950. It all started out when the founder of Dunkin’ Donuts made an investment of $5,000 to start out a company named Industrial Luncheon Services. The company delivers snacks and meals during coffee breaks for customers living in the borders of Boston. The company was a success and William Rosenberg decided to open his very first shop that sells coffee and
reverted to outdated tactics disastrously.” The developments of technology certainly had a very large role in the way the war was fought but what truly caused the shift from Napoleonic to modern warfare was the fact that America was not Europe and the battle was for a cause much more powerful than land acquisition and discourse with another nation, but rather ideological dissonance within. Both authors analyzed how the United States’ differed from the countries across the Atlantic in order to provide
private school. On his twentieth birthday Sam Houston enlisted in the regular army as a private. Within the year, he was promoted to Third Lieutenant to the 39th Infantry Regiment where Houston was badly wounded twice at The Battle of Horseshoe Bend during the War of 1812. The battle took place on the Tallapoosa River near present-day Alexander City, Alabama. His courage in combat caught the attention of General Andrew Jackson who promoted him to Second Lieutenant. In 1816 Houston was named an Indian
1. New World Beginnings - About 6 thousand years ago, only one minute in geological time – recorded History of Western world began. People in the Middle East had already begun a Written culture, gradually emerging form the haze of the past. 500 years ago or a few seconds in geological time-Europeans explorers discovered the Americas. This altered everything the Old and New World knew. a. The Shaping of North America - Pangaea contained all the worlds’
forest people, though an offshoot, the so-called Plains Cree, were buffalo hunters. The Cree’s first encounter with white people was in 1640, the French Jesuits. The Cree Indians later lost many of their tribe in the 1776 break out of small pox, battles with the Sioux, and a defeat to the Blackfeet in 1870. The Cree lived by hunting, fishing, trapping, and using muskrat as one of their staples. They made sacrifices to the sun; the Great Master of Life (Erdoes, Ortiz 504). The Cree lived in the
We came into Lituya at about eight o’clock in the evening, my son was with me. Approximately 10:15 there was a loud rumbling noise from up at the head of the bay. There was a slight pause, I thought that everything was over with, but some movement up their caught my attention out of the corner of my eye, and so I looked directly up and so what I observed was like an atomic explosion. This big splash came and