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The Battle of New Bern was fought during the American Civil War from February 1–3, 1864. The battle resulted in the failure of Confederate forces trying to recapture the coastal town of New Bern which had been lost to the Union Army in 1862.
The siege of Fort Macon began at that time. As the Union captured New Bern, it meant a turning point for union control of the coast of North Carolina. The New Bern region was an important victory for the union as it created more space for camps, housing, and employment for refugees. [35]
At being captured during the February 1864 Battle of New Bern, 22 soldiers of the 2nd North Carolina were executed as deserters by the Confederate Army. These killings, the only large-scale execution of deserters during the Civil War, shook morale in both the 1st and 2nd North Carolina Volunteer Regiments.
Moved to Annapolis, Md., October 31-November 1, and duty there until January 7, 1862. Burnside's Expedition to Hatteras Inlet and Roanoke Island, North Carolina, January 7 – February 7, 1862. Battle of Roanoke Island February 8. Expedition to New Bern March 11–13. Battle of New Bern March 14. Provost duty at New Bern until May 9.
Company F of the 2nd Regiment took part in the Battle of New Bern in February 1864, where several men were captured and later executed, and Companies B and E fought at the Siege of Plymouth, on April 17–20, 1864. [3] Several companies of the 2nd Regiment were assigned to garrison duty at Fort Macon and Beaufort. The 2nd Regiment was merged ...
The 21st, numbering 675 men, led their brigade in the march on New Bern, discovering many abandoned fortifications. [2] On March 14, the division participated in the Battle of New Bern. The Confederate defenses were roughly centered on a brick yard converted into a makeshift fort.
Local New Bern authors offer a wide range of stories, from romance and adventure novels to personal memoirs and tales of New Bern’s past. A rich tapestry: 7 local authors that capture the spirit ...
This bridge was a critical link [1] in the military supply line between East Coast ports and the city of New Bern, North Carolina The outpost was the site of a fierce battle on February 2, 1864. The camp was heavily fortified by occupying Union forces based in New Bern following the battle on March 14, 1862, and was guarded by Fort Benjamin, a ...