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Plymouth
Plymouth, North Carolina

April 17 - 20, 1864

In a combined operation with the CSS ram Albemarle, Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. R.F. Hoke, attacked the Federal garrison at Plymouth on April 17. On April 19, the ram appeared in the river, sinking the Smithfield, damaging the Miami, and driving off the other Union ships supporting the Plymouth garrison. Confederate forces captured Fort Comfort, driving defenders into Fort Williams. On the 20th, the garrison surrendered.

Result(s): Confederate Victory

Location: Washington County

Campaign: Operations against Plymouth (April-May 1864)

Date(s): April 17 - 20, 1864

Principal Commanders: Col. Henry W. Wessells [US]; Maj. Gen. R.F. Hoke [CS]

Forces Engaged: Plymouth Garrison (4 infantry and artillery units) [US]; Hoke's Division [CS]

Estimated Casualties: 2,834 total

 

 

 

 

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HPS Campaign Corinth, PBEM only Files:

 

About the files:
These are modifications for the HPS Campaign Corinth
game, using standard HPS rules.

These files are available at ACW Campaign Game Scenario's Web Site

Follow the instructions posted there for installation and play.

 

 

 

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