<P> The capture of New Orleans ( April 25 -- May 1 , 1862 ) during the American Civil War was an important event for the Union . Having fought past Forts Jackson and St. Philip , the Union was unopposed in its capture of the city itself , which was spared the destruction suffered by many other Southern cities . However , the controversial and confrontational administration of the city by its U.S. Army military governor caused lasting resentment . This capture of the largest Confederate city was a major turning point and an incident of international importance . </P>
<P> The capture of New Orleans ( April 25 -- May 1 , 1862 ) during the American Civil War was an important event for the Union . Having fought past Forts Jackson and St. Philip , the Union was unopposed in its capture of the city itself , which was spared the destruction suffered by many other Southern cities . However , the controversial and confrontational administration of the city by its U.S. Army military governor caused lasting resentment . This capture of the largest Confederate city was a major turning point and an incident of international importance . </P>
who won the battle of new orleans during the civil war
who won the battle of new orleans during the civil war
the Union
the Union