Fort Pulaski, Ga. Interior View Of Rear Parapet (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Fort Pulaski, Ga. Interior View of Rear Parapet (U.S. Civil War) This product features an interior view of the rear parapet at Fort Pulaski, Georgia, during the U.S. Civil War. Built between 1829 and 1834 as part of the U.S. military's coastal defense system, Fort Pulaski was strategically significant due to its location on Cockspur Island, controlling access to Savannah, Georgia. During the Civil War, the fort was attacked by Union forces in April 1862, a siege that lasted for over a month and resulted in the surrender of Confederate forces. The fort's unique brick construction, designed to withstand cannon fire, was breached using an ingenious combination of mortar shells and gunpowder fuses, marking a turning point in the war's early history. This image offers a glimpse into the interior structure of Fort Pulaski, showcasing its defensive architecture during the tumultuous era of the American Civil War.