Frank Leslie's 12/21/1861 Flight from Savannah Georgia / 2 interesting maps

Description: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Original and Complete-Interesting and hard-to-find issue Cover: Negroes Escaping from Beaufort S.C. with plunder from the abandoned residences / The Great Naval Expedition Centerfold: The War in the West-The Great Gunboat Flotilla / The Southern Expedition Centerfold: Scene in the Principal Square of Savannah, Georgia, on the arrival of the news of the occupation of Tybee Island, mouth of the Savannah River, by the National Forces-Indiscriminate Flight of Inhabitants to the Interior * Half Page Map: Maps of the states of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, as proposed to be re-organized by the Sec. of War Half Page Print: Map of Hilton Head Island Georgia Full Page Print: Great Naval Expedition-View of interior of Fort Beauregard Half Page Print: Jefferson Davis riding on an alligator political cartoon Condition: good, normal aging (see pictures) will combine shipping if multiple items are purchased*The flight from Savannah in 1861 was closely tied to the occupation of Tybee Island by Union forces, a strategic move that significantly impacted the Confederate defense of Savannah. Tybee Island, located at the mouth of the Savannah River, was a key position for controlling access to the vital port city of Savannah. In November 1861, Union forces under the command of Captain Quincy A. Gillmore began operations to seize control of Tybee Island. Recognizing its strategic importance, the Confederates had initially fortified the island, but as Union forces advanced, they deemed it untenable and evacuated their troops. The Union occupation of Tybee Island allowed them to set up artillery batteries aimed at Fort Pulaski, which guarded the entrance to the Savannah River and was a crucial defensive position for the Confederates. The presence of Union forces on Tybee Island caused significant alarm in Savannah. The city, a major port for the Confederacy, faced the imminent threat of a Union blockade and possible bombardment. In response, many residents, particularly those with resources, began to flee the city. They sought safety in the interior of Georgia or other parts of the Confederacy, away from the anticipated conflict and potential Union occupation. The Confederate military also took steps to prepare for the defense of Savannah. Troops were repositioned, and resources were moved inland to prevent them from falling into Union hands. The evacuation of Tybee Island and the subsequent Union occupation highlighted the vulnerability of Savannah and the need for strategic adjustments to defend the city. Union forces used their position on Tybee Island to launch a successful siege of Fort Pulaski in early 1862. The fort's fall marked a significant victory for the Union, as it effectively closed the port of Savannah to Confederate blockade runners and cut off a critical supply route. This event underscored the strategic importance of controlling key positions like Tybee Island and had long-term implications for the Confederacy's ability to sustain its war effort. The flight from Savannah in late 1861, prompted by the Union occupation of Tybee Island, reflected the broader patterns of civilian displacement and military strategy during the Civil War. It highlighted the interplay between military actions and civilian responses in the context of the conflict's evolving dynamics.4o

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