Citadel, Port Hudson

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Title

Citadel, Port Hudson

Subject

American Civil War (1861-1865)
Siege of Port Hudson (Louisiana : 1863)
Louisiana--Port Hudson
Tactics
Siege warfare

Description

The view of the mined and sapped "Citadel," Confederate fortifications at Port Hudson, from the river. The terms "mining" and "sapping" refer to military siege tactics, in which soldiers dig trenches and tunnels to reach fortifications and then use explosives to destroy the structure. The Siege of Port Hudson took place between May 21 and July 9, 1863 and corresponds with the Siege of Vicksburg. After the Confederates lost at Vicksburg, they surrendered at Port Hudson despite their successful defense, which allowed the Union to access the Mississippi River.

Creator

McPherson & Oliver

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-XX-XX

Format

carte de visite
jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

404535
Augur Collection

Original Format

b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

10.25 x 16.25 cm