Union captures Port Royal, SC

Union captures Port Royal, SC

13 years ago By Lee Sutton
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PORT ROYAL, SC-12,000 Union soldiers commanded by General Thomas Sherman capture Forts Beauregard and Walker, securing Union control of Port Royal and Hilton Head Island.

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