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In the American Civil War, Flag Officer David G. Farragut commanded the Union naval forces which, in April of 1862, captured New Orleans. Before the war's end, due to many successful operations in service of the Union, Farragut was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral. Shortly after the war, he was once again promoted to the rank of Admiral.
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Rene"damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" was the command of admiral David Glasgow Farragut on his flagship the U.S.S. Hartford as his flotilla shot the gap of forts guarding New Orleans.
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The aforesaid order was given by Admiral Farragut during the battle of Mobile Bay and not that of New Orleans.
During the American Civil War, the Union naval officer who led the force that captured New Orleans in April of 1862 was David G. Farragut. Promoted to "Rear Admiral" soon after this victory, Farragut went on to score more victories for the Union and eventually achieved the rank of Admiral before his military service concluded.
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Who captured New Orleans in 1862?
In 1862, Officer David Farragut was able to capture the city of New Orleans without needing to take the battle into the city itself. Instead, he captured the Forts Jackson and Philip, then went unopposed in his conquest of the city. The capture of the Confederacyâ??s largest city, marked a turning point in the war.
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Who made the first offer to buy the port city of new Orleans?
The port city of New Orleans has been owned by many and influenced by a variety of cultures through the years. The first to offer to buy it was the French Mississippi Company.
Americans demanded what at New Orleans?
The Battle of New Orleans was the last time Americans fought against the British. The Americans demanded that Great Britain stop kidnapping American sailors for slave like work aboard British ships.
