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Confederate Evacuation
- When
- September 6–7, 1863
- Where
- Morris Island
Confederate forces abandoned Battery Wagner on Morris Island after nearly 60 days of heavy Union bombardment rendered the position untenable.
The garrison withdrew on the night of September 6–7, 1863, removing all operable cannons. The decision followed severe structural damage, supply shortages, and the close proximity of Union siege trenches, which made continued defense impossible.
Sources
- Fort Wagner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Second Battle of Fort Wagner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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