He sent for them, not because he wanted to make up his mind, but because it was made up, and he wished at once to impart to them his purposes and
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Deciding on How to Attack New Orleans
Wait for the forts to fall or of speed by them to destroy the resources upon which they depended?Continuing Farragut Captures New Orleans,our
Preliminary Operations Before New Orleans
While these various accessory operations were going on, Admiral Farragut's mind was occupied with the important question of carrying out the object of
Farragut Captures New Orleans
This series has thirteen easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Confederate Defenses of New Orleans.IntroductionThe geography of
Parkman Vol. 2, Chapter 33
Of the four kindred communities, two at least, the Hurons and the Neutrals, were probably superior in numbers to the Iroquois.Previously in The
Nelson Dies at Trafalgar
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Trafalgar,our selection from The Life of Horation, Lord Viscount Nelson by Robert Southey published in
Memorial Day, 2018
Today is Memorial Day. We remember the sacrifice of those who served the United States of America.This year we're reprinting The Burning of the
The Fleets Engage at Trafalgar
At four minutes after twelve the Victory opened fire from both sides of her deck. It was impossible to break the enemy’s line without running aboard
New Naval Tactics at Trafalgar
Villeneuve was a skilful seaman, worthy of serving a better master and a better cause. His plan of defense was as well conceived and as original as