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- Ironically, while built to guard against a foreign invasion, Alcatraz's most important period militarily was during the Civil War, 1861-1865. Since it was the only completed fort in the bay, it was vital in protecting San Francisco from Confederate raiders.
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Feb 27, 2015 · 1859. Capt. Joseph Stewart and 86 men of Company H, Third U.S. Artillery take command of Alcatraz. 1861. Fort Sumter is attacked by Confederates and the Civil War begins. Col. Jonhston prepares San Francisco defenses, then resigns to serve the Confederacy. 1863.
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Alcatraz was crucial to defense during the American Civil War (1861–1865), having some 111 cannons encircling the island at peak, and was also used as a war camp. During the Civil War, the local federal forces had the onerous task of preventing local fighting between the Union and Confederate supporters who were both part of the population of ...
Oct 14, 2022 · Alcatraz Island played a surprisingly important role during the Civil War. Additional cannons were installed, bringing the total to 105 by 1866. The location was also advantageous, as it meant firearms could be stored there to prevent them getting into the hands of Confederate sympathizers.
The number of prisoners in Fort Alcatraz climbed steadily through the Civil War and additional cells were constructed as the island facility transitioned into a long-term military prison in 1868. Men of the 13th infantry on Alcatraz Island circa 1902.
HISTORY. Alcatraz’s Captivating Hold on History. Fifty years after Native American activists occupied the island, take a look back at the old prison in San Francisco Bay. Ben Crair. November...
