Taken from the official records, a summary of the principal events beginning feb 28. The battle of island number ten was an engagement at the new madrid or kentucky bend on the mississippi river during the american civil war, lasting from. Description of the battle of new madrid and island no. The battle between blue and gray took place in the spring of 1862, when union and confederate forces faced off in a monthlong stalemate along the mississippi river just upstream from new madrid, mo. Battle island officially became a state park in 1938 when the remaining land was turned over. Nov 25, 2011 discussion new podcast episode about the battle of island no. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this item. Island number ten was an island in the mississippi river near tiptonville, tennessee and the site of a major eponymous battle in the american civil war. Civil war in new madrid new madrid, mo official website. Battle of island number ten the battle of island number ten was an engagement at the new madrid or kentucky bend on the mississippi river during the american civil war, lasting from february 28 to. The battle of island number ten was an engagement at the new madrid or kentucky bend on the mississippi river during the american civil war, lasting from february 28 to april 8, 1862. The ironclads helped to overawe the confederate batteries and guns, enabling popes men to cross the river and block the confederate escape route. Bombardment of island number ten in the mississippi river. The battle of island number 10 was fought february 28 to april 8, 1862, during the american civil war 18611865.
Although time and the shifting currents of the mississippi river. Pushing south into tennessee with assistance from flag officer andrew footes gunboats, union troops under brigadier general ulysses s. It was an excellent site to impede union efforts to invade the. Bombardment and capture of island number 10 was an engagement at the new madrid or kentucky bend on the mississippi river during the civil war lasting from february 28 to april 8, 1862. Island number ten, near the kentucky bend in the mississippi river, was attacked in the late winter and early spring of 1862. This map of the mississippi river between island no. Islands 1, 2 and 3 are locations that appeared in power of three. Island 2 is a rocky beach and appears to be similar to island 1 in terms of size. About the same number of men died in the first 15 minutes at grants assault at cold harbor on june 3, 1864. At the start of 1862 the confederate defensive line in the west had run along the kentuckytennessee border, reaching the mississippi at columbus.
Jul 07, 2016 more than a quarter of a million russian soldiers were killed, injured, or captured, 10 times the number of german casualties. Battle of island number ten battle of new madrid 1862. Lonnie white, federal operations at new madrid and island number ten, west. Battle other airplanes in this 3d plane shooting game. The battle of fort donelson was an early battle in the american civil war 18611865. Bombardment and capture of island number ten on the mississippi river, april 7, 1862. It is also known as the battle of new madrid since it was fought at the new madrid bend of mississippi. Battle of island number ten academic dictionaries and.
Our first test game was a bit of a drawnout affair. With the surrender of fort henry and fort donelson in tennessee, and the evacuation of columbus, kentucky, general p. The ironclads helped to overawe the confederate batteries and guns, enabling popes men to. Two hundred prisoners and fifteen locomotives captured. This time, there are 10 keys on top of 10 poles, with 5 keys being fake. On the mainland, opposite the island, batteries nos. One of the weak points in the battle, real madrid, was in close proximity of this place. Confederate losses were much higher due to the surrender and numbered 327 killed, 1,127 wounded, and 12,392 captured. Discussion new podcast episode about the battle of island no. We decided to have an allout battle with four boats a side, which took quite a while to resolve.
Play battle on islands, a free online airplane game provided by gamesbutler. Six illustrations of the battle of island number 10, an engagement at the new madrid or kentucky bend on the mississippi river lasting from february 28 to april 8, 1862, from u. New madrid and the nearby island were thought to be key strategic positions, control of which, was crucial to both sides. Beauregard, commander of the confederate army of the mississippi, chose island number 10, which stood about 10 feet above the low water mark, had 30 guns and was about 60 river miles below columbus, to be the strong point for defending the mississippi. Aim your guns and missiles at the other flying objects and take. Pope claimed 7,000, while confederate sources put the figure much lower, at around 2,000. Jan 20, 2020 the battle of fort donelson cost grant 507 killed, 1,976 wounded, and 208 capturedmissing. New madrid is a small town on the missouri shore, opposite the point of the kentucky promontory, and below island number ten. Island number ten was an island in the mississippi river near tiptonville, tennessee and the site of a major eponymous battle in the american civil war in the mid19th century the united states government began to adopt a uniform numbering plan for islands in the lower mississippi river that part of the river below its confluence with the ohio river near cairo, illinois. As for the confederates, the campaign pointed to a faulty western strategy. Battle of salamis, 480 bc, battle in the grecopersian wars in which a greek fleet defeated much larger persian naval forces in the straits at salamis, between the island of salamis and the athenian portcity of piraeus. Aug 17, 2016 the battle of island number ten was an engagement at the new madrid or kentucky bend on the mississippi river during the american civil war, lasting from february 28 to april 8, 1862. Island number ten is situated in the first bend of the river.
Beauregard, commander of the confederate army of the mississippi, chose island number 10, which stood about 10 feet above the low water mark, had 30 guns. I arrived here early on the morning of february 26 and proceeded to examine the position, including new madrid and island no. There are also an indeterminate number of brightly coloured green, red and yellow building blocks used to climb these poles. With fifteen infantry regiments known to have been in the garrison, the confederate number seems unbelievably low. The popular course near fulton lies adjacent to the oswego river and offers golfers magnificent views from a number of its fairways and greens. Players must take and then defend their own pacific island, build up supplies and resources, and then engage in multiplayer battles and campaigns. Battle of island number ten battle of new madrid missouri. However, when analysing the game, we discovered that we forgot one or two important rules and that our tactics were too timid. Bombardment of island number ten in the mississippi river by the gunboat and mortar fleet, under the command of flag officer a. The confederate fortifications consisted of land batteries on the island and a floating battery off the coast. Northwest correctional complex is situated 3 miles south of island number ten.
Battle of island number ten the battle of island number ten was an engagement at the new madrid or kentucky bend on the mississippi river during the american civil war, lasting from february 28. Gdcw65 battle of island number ten sawing out the channel 1888 civil war sketch print 4 x 7 inches in size this is from a century company new york publication in 1888 made of paper and from the publication. The twin victories at forts henry and donelson were the first major union successes of the war and opened tennessee to union invasion. The line of the charleston and memphis railroad in our possession. More than a quarter of a million russian soldiers were killed, injured, or captured, 10 times the number of german casualties. Seeking to better secure the area, mccown commenced work on fortifications from the northern approaches to the first bend, past the island and new madrid, and down to point pleasant, mo. It depicts the bombardment of the confederate fortifications on island number ten by federal gunboats and mortar boats. Summary and facts the battle of island number ten started on february 28 and lasted till april 8, 1862 during the american civil war. Battle of island number ten sawing out the channel 1888 civil. Sep 18, 2011 i arrived here early on the morning of february 26 and proceeded to examine the position, including new madrid and island no. Charles stevenson and irene wilson, the battle of long island, the battle of brooklyn, on p. Battle on islands is a fun game that can be played on any device.
Beauregard, commander of the confederate army of the mississippi, chose island number 10, which stood about 10 feet above the low water mark, had 30 guns and was about 60 river miles below columbus, to be the strong point for. Suggested reading lonnie white, federal operations at new madrid and island number ten, west tennessee historical society papers 17 1963. Grants operations against fort donelson lasted from february 11 to february 16, 1862. It is also known as the battle of new madrid since it was fought at the new. Bombardment of island number ten in the mississippi. Involving some 250 ships and 100,000 men, this battle off denmarks north sea coast was the only major naval surface engagement of world war i.
The following union army and union navy units and commanders fought in the battle of island number ten during the american civil war. With the surrender of forts henry and donelson, tennessee, and the evacuation of columbus, kentucky, gen. It commands the approach for miles in either direction. Early in the war, the confederate forces under the direction of general. Union victory by samuel ryan curtis over earl van dorn ensured continued union control of missouri. Some miles further down the river is point pleasant. The battle of ten islands historical marker is a metal marker with the sons of confedrate veterans insignia in a circle at the top.
The battle of island number ten started on february 28 and lasted till april 8, 1862 during the american civil war. Also depicted is the union fleet approaching island no. The ironclad carondelet on the night of april 4 passed the island no. Battle of ten islands ohatchee, al alabama historical. The kentucky bend, variously called the new madrid bend, madrid bend, bessie bend, or bubbleland, is an exclave of fulton county, kentucky, encircled by the states of tennessee and missouri. The union laid siege to new madrid in early march under the command of general john pope. March, 2018 if you are ever experiencing a technical issue or bug, please let us know by submitting a ticket here. Union land and naval forces besieged and captured the island in early 1862, further opening the river preparation for battle. Battle of island number ten sawing out the channel 1888. In order to continue down the mississippi, the union found that it had to capture the heavily defended island.
Battle of island number 10 the naval war american civil. The ultimate capture of the garrison resulted in a new army command for pope in virginia. The impressive flotilla included seven ironclad gunboats, among them the massive benton, and ten mortar rafts, each mounting one inch seacoast mortar, 95 heavy guns in all. Battle of long island, also known as the battle of brooklyn or the battle of brooklyn heights, august 2729, 1776, in the american revolution, successful british action in brooklyn, new york, against the american continental army and the first major battle of the war since the american declaration of independence on july 4. Over the last century and a half another battle has altered island no. Battle islands is a freetoplay battle strategy game, tapping in to a massively popular genre, with its own distinct theme ww2 and gameplay. Jan 12, 2016 battle of island number ten the battle of island number ten was an engagement at the new madrid or kentucky bend on the mississippi river during the american civil war, lasting from february 28 to. The battle of island number ten was a military engagement on the mississippi river during the american civil war. Fought near the midway island in the pacific ocean, the battle of midway was one of the most important battles in world war ii and is considered a turning point in the pacific war between the united states and japan. By 480 the persian king xerxes and his army had overrun much of greece, and his navy of about 800 galleys bottled up the smaller greek fleet of about 370. Exactly how many men were captured is hard to pin down. The northwest correctional complex is a state prison located in tiptonville, lake county, tennessee. Battle of island number 10 in the civil war thoughtco. Union land and naval forces besieged and captured the island in early 1862, further opening the river.
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