Dec. 13th, Federal forces overwhelm the garrison at Fort McAllister after a spirited fight the fort is captured. Sherman watched the assault from a rice mill across the river. With the Ogeechee River open, supplies begin to flow in to the army. Sherman has a 1000′ long wharf built at King’s Bridge on the Ogeechee River. This area is now a park with a boat ramp where the Hwy. 17 crosses the Ogeechee River.
Fort. McAllister protected the Ogeechee River with these heavy guns. General Sherman needed supplies and in order for the Union Navy to reach Sherman, the Fort had to be captured.Earthworks and artillery protecting the side of the fort vulnerable to attack by land.The structures in the fort were primarily earthen mounds that housed a variety of things, like this hotshot furnace.One of the earthen mounds was the powder magazine and storage area, others served as bunk rooms.Looking west and across the Ogeechee River. General Sherman watched the assault from the tower of a rice mill just across the river.Looking downstream, east, from the site of King’s Bridge toward Fort McAllister.A modern bridge stands where the original bridge was on U.S. 17 at the Ogeechee River. It was here that Sherman had his engineers build a 1000′ foot long wharf in order to bring in supplies from the Union Navy. A community park and boat ramp are now at the site.In 2014 I was fortunate enough to be able to photograph the reenactment of the assault on Fort McAllister. It took place at the original location on the actual anniversary. Here, a Confederate cannon fires on the approaching Federals.More Confederate cannon fire.Federal forces outnumbered the Confederates and were quick to overrun the fort.A Confederate reenactor takes a break between skirmishes.Federal reenactors helping the wounded during the battle.Confederate reenactor keeps watch for approaching Federal troops.Confederate soldier smokes his pipe between firefights.
My name is Clint Brownlee and I am a Photographer in Woodstock, Georgia with over 20 years of photographic experience in many different aspects of photography. I have photographed everything from weddings, special events and portraits to published materials, but my passion has always been Fine Art and Nature Photography. I have had a several shows at the Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia and The Roswell Visual Arts Center in Roswell, Georgia. I now sell through my website: www.clintbrownleephotography.com
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