Fort Pulaski National Monument

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Fort Pulaski National Monument, located near Savannah, Georgia, is a significant historical site that played a crucial role during the American Civil War. Constructed between 1829 and 1847, the fort is named after Count Casimir Pulaski, a Polish hero of the American Revolutionary War. It is best known for the 1862 Battle of Fort Pulaski, where Union forces utilized rifled cannons to breach its walls, demonstrating the obsolescence of traditional masonry fortifications and marking a turning point in military technology.

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