Historical Events tagged with "fort stevens"
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Japanese Submarine Attack on Fort Stevens
A Japanese submarine surfaced near the Columbia River, targeting Fort Stevens with 17 artillery shells. The attack, one of the few on the U.S. mainland during World War II, occurred along the Oregon coast. Fortunately, no significant damage was done, though the attack raised concerns about the vulnerability of the U.S. mainland to enemy action.
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Confederate forces launched an assault on Fort Stevens, aiming to breach the defensive perimeter of Washington, D.C. Under the command of General Jubal A. Early, the Confederates sought to capitalize on Union vulnerabilities. The battle was notable for the involvement of President Abraham Lincoln, who visited the front lines to assess the situation. The confrontation highlighted the imperiled state of the Union's capital amidst the ongoing Civil War.
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