Description When Louisiana seceded from the Union on January 26, 1861, no one doubted that a battle to control the Mississippi River was imminent.
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With interest in the Civil War at an all-time high, please consider a review or a feature story with Dennis J. -They fought long and hard, undersupplied and undermanned, but ultimately the Union prevailed.
It was not until the Union reached Port Hudson that the Confederates had a fighting chance to keep control of the mighty Mississippi.
Many of the smaller towns, like Bayou Sara and Donaldsonville, were nearly shelled completely off the map. -The capital was forced to retreat from Baton Rouge to Shreveport.
Every Port and city seemed to fall against the force of the Union navy.
Throughout the war, the Federals pushed their way up the river.
Description When Louisiana seceded from the Union on January 26, 1861, no one doubted that a battle to control the Mississippi River was imminent
