The War Of American History - 847 Words

Throughout history, neighbor has been fighting neighbor over land. Some of these wars have gone down in history as the most violent or largest of all wars. The study of war must include all aspects of the struggle, including historical, financial, and political ramifications. Insight into the strategy used by military troops, the rational of the military leaders, how the economy was affected, provide an understanding of society during that time. Wars are studied for years after they cease. Studying the causes, results, the economics, the destruction and reconstruction, and other particulars of war offers insight and, hopefully, the wisdom to prevent future ones. The Civil War has been written about for decades. Even in the twenty first†¦show more content†¦While the Civil War officially ended with Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, this project will examine the battles for Fort Fisher and will show how the obstacles faced by the Confederacy without access to the Wilmingto n Port made the surrender at Appomattox Court House inevitable. Economically and strategically the battles for Fort Fisher were the most important battles of the final year of the war and ultimately resulted in the fall of the Confederate States of America (CSA). Wilmington, North Carolina was one of several major ports in the southeastern United States. Along with Wilmington, New Orleans, Charleston and Norfolk were major port cities used by Confederate troops. The ports were used to maneuver supplies to the troops. The Union Navy would attempt to blockade the ports. Blockade runners would evade the boats and deliver cargo. Wilmington was a major port and had first access to the goods coming off of the blockade runners. Research suggests that Wilmington may have experienced a slight economic escalation during this time. Although not considered the most important city in the state; Wilmington would become, as the war progressed, the main trade lifeline to the outside world and one of the most profitable Atlantic ports in the CSA. From December of 1861 to December of 1864, three hundred twelve blockade runners successfully reached Wilmington with full shipments from Europe, the Bahamas and several other places still willing to