David Farragut
David Farragut had grown up in the South his whole life. When the war arrived, instead of siding with his home team, he decided to fight for the Union. In the year of 1862, Farragut was commanding the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. As a commander, David Farragut had to be a strict and at the same time, a thoughtful man.
While commander, Farragut took control of the city and a port in New Orleans. As a result of his heroic accomplishments, the Union created a new rank, the Rear Admiral.
Although David Farragut is a very accomplished general, he did not start off on a strong foot. In July 1862, the Union had their eyes set on winning the Battle of Vicksburg. Farragut and his troops were assigned to assist the effort. As a result of a poor assessment of the advancing Confederate troops, Farragut and his men were forced to retreat. In 1863 at the Siege of Port Hudson, David Farragut was instructed to carefully follow his orders. Union officials had instructed Farragut to help create a diversion with Nathaniel Bolt's army. Farragut's army was needed to leave on the morning of March 15th. Instead of following orders, Farragut and his army left in the late night of March 14th. Yet again, Farragut was forced to retreat causing huge losses for his and Bolt's army.
Farragut's greatest moment of fame took place during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. Union soldiers quickly alerted David Farragut when Confederate troops had begun to release torpedoes into the water. That day, the famous quote " Damm the torpedoes" was said. In 1864, David Farragut was promoted to Vice Admiral and later, Admiral. In conclusion, David Farragut greatly contributed to the American Civil War.
While commander, Farragut took control of the city and a port in New Orleans. As a result of his heroic accomplishments, the Union created a new rank, the Rear Admiral.
Although David Farragut is a very accomplished general, he did not start off on a strong foot. In July 1862, the Union had their eyes set on winning the Battle of Vicksburg. Farragut and his troops were assigned to assist the effort. As a result of a poor assessment of the advancing Confederate troops, Farragut and his men were forced to retreat. In 1863 at the Siege of Port Hudson, David Farragut was instructed to carefully follow his orders. Union officials had instructed Farragut to help create a diversion with Nathaniel Bolt's army. Farragut's army was needed to leave on the morning of March 15th. Instead of following orders, Farragut and his army left in the late night of March 14th. Yet again, Farragut was forced to retreat causing huge losses for his and Bolt's army.
Farragut's greatest moment of fame took place during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. Union soldiers quickly alerted David Farragut when Confederate troops had begun to release torpedoes into the water. That day, the famous quote " Damm the torpedoes" was said. In 1864, David Farragut was promoted to Vice Admiral and later, Admiral. In conclusion, David Farragut greatly contributed to the American Civil War.