The island fortifications were never tested against a major Union attack.
At 4am, his artillery opened fire, followed by a furious Union attack.
The 9th arrived on the field late and was not involved in the bloody Union attacks.
His men repelled three separate Union attacks during the 12-hour battle.
The city had been under Union naval attack before.
However, the Confederates were able to drive back each Union attack.
Throughout the next two days a steady, cold rain fell, but no Union attack came along the regiment's line.
Before leadership could properly be restored to the division the Union attack began.
During the battle, his troops repulsed a powerful Union attack.
African-American forces played a major role in the successful Union attack.