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The first was during the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864. While serving aboard the USS Brooklyn, "Cooper fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious battle".

The advance was slow, but French eventually pushed the confederates out of Manassas Gap. Reinforcing units arrived and further slowed the U.S. attack, which was ultimately abandoned once it became clear that Lee’s main force had moved safely out of reach.

After nearly 6 weeks, Morgan’s men were exhausted. Pursued by @USArmy units, Morgan decided it was time cross the Ohio River and head south again. He was impeded from doing so by gunboats that were patrolling the river, but he believed he could use the Buffington Island ford.

The tactic was successful, as the U.S. fleet didn’t have steam up and couldn’t pursue the Arkansas as it passed. She arrived at Vicksburg to great cheers from the citizens. Her crew suffered 30 casualties but inflicted more than twice that number on the U.S. fleet.

The USS Carondelet, USS Tyler and USS Queen of the West had been ordered on a reconnaissance to find the Arkansas. When they saw her formidable armor, the ships instead turned about and ran for their fleet. The Carondelet didn’t make it, disabled with a shot through her steering.

The ship’s captain, Isaac Brown, completed his crew with sailors from other vessels, as well as about 60 soldiers, and moved the ship down the Yazoo River toward Vicksburg. At dawn in July 15, he saw three of Farragut’s vessels approaching him.

During the #CivilWar, Forrest fought against the United States, commanding confederate cavalry in the western theater. He was responsible for the infamous Fort Pillow massacre, in which his men murdered hundreds of unarmed, surrendering Black soldiers of the @USArmy.

As he personally directed the withdrawal, Garnett was shot and instantly killed by U.S. troops under General Thomas A. Morris, becoming the first confederate “general”killed during the #CivilWar. His men broke and ran, leaving Garnett’s body, a cannon and 40 wagons of supplies.

Gen. George Meade was slow to follow with the main body of his army, which was tired and short of supplies. They didn’t arrive for nearly a week. By the time they did, the river had fallen and a new bridge was constructed, allowing Lee to escape with his army back into Virginia.

Continuing his service with the 6th Infantry Regiment, Armistead was sent to several western posts, ultimately commanding a garrison in San Diego. He was great friends with Winfield Scott Hancock, who also served with the 6th Infantry.