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Bombardment Preparations

When: April 23, 1862
Where: Fort Macon
Part of: Siege of Fort Macon ends with Confederate surrender

Union forces completed preparations for the siege by April 23, 1862, and renewed demands for surrender.

Preparations were completed by April 23, 1862. General Burnside communicated directly with Colonel White, repeating his demand for surrender and offering to release prisoners on parole. Colonel White refused, leading to orders for bombardment.

Sources

Siege of Fort Macon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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