"Battle of Fort Fisher" Topic

"After many Union expeditions against the south, there was only one major port still in Confederate hands – Wilmington, North Carolina. In December, 1864 the Federals set out to close it, but first they had to capture Fort Fisher. A Union squadron under Rear Admiral David Porter was sent, along with an army under Benjamin Butler. The navy bombarded the fort on December 23, but it did little damage. Fort Fisher was built out of dirt, which absorbed the shock of the balls much better than masonry forts like Fort Sumter. Two days later Butler's army landed and began preparing to assault, but the entire expedition was called off when news arrived that a division of Confederate reinforcements was coming, and Butler called off the expedition, in direct disobedience to orders…"
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Anyone has wargame this?

Amicalement
Armand

No but it is a nice battlefield to visit. The beach being close by makes it nice as well although it can be busy on weekends during high season. Went there with my platoon as a young Lieutenant, a good staff ride and team building event.

Tango, Charge Magazine Issues 5 and 17 feature scenarios for Fort Fisher.

I seem to recall one in an issue of wargames illustrated, I think (though I may be wrong) by David Bickley?

I too have visited Fort Fisher and I have to say I enjoyed immensely the reconstructed sections …gave you a real feel for the fort as it must have been like at the time