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New Bern and the Civil War

New Bern and the Civil War

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Series: Civil War

Civil War Period (1850-1877)General PhotographyRegional: South

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ISBN10: 1625859929
ISBN13: 9781625859921
Publisher: History Press
Published: Feb 19 2018
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

New Bern was a valuable port city during the Civil War and the Confederates made many attempts to reclaim it.

On March 14, 1862, Federal forces under the command of General Ambrose Burnside overwhelmed Confederate forces in the Battle of New Bern, capturing the town and its important seaport. From that time on, Confederates planned to retake the city. D.H. Hill and James J. Pettigrew made the first attempt but failed miserably. General George Pickett tried in February 1864. He nearly succeeded but called the attack off on the edge of victory. The Confederates made another charge in May led by General Robert Hoke. They had the city surrounded with superior forces when Lee called Hoke back to Richmond and ended the expedition. Author Jim White details the chaotic history of New Bern in the Civil War.

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