Video: '[1862] The Battle of New Orleans'

(Friday, April 25, 1862, 2:00 p.m. local time, during the Capture of New Orleans, part of the American Civil War) — A Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David G. Farragut captured the city of New Orleans today, which had been left defenseless after Confederate Gen. Mansfield Lovell and his 4,000 troops withdrew. Continue reading New Orleans falls to Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David Farragut 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1862) →