Admiral David Farragut captured New Orleans during the American Civil War in April 1862 by leading a naval assault on the city. He commanded a fleet of Union warships that navigated past the heavily fortified forts at the mouth of the Mississippi River, specifically Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip, using a combination of naval bombardment and daring tactics. After breaching the defenses, Farragut's forces entered the city, which was largely undefended, and he effectively took control, securing a vital strategic port for the Union. His victory was a significant turning point in the war, granting the Union control over the Mississippi River.
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