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Despite the increase in defenses - including the laying of mines in the nearby waterways - the batteries at Aquia Creek were not threatened for over a year; the garrison there was withdrawn completely by General [[Joseph E. Johnston]] to augment his own forces in preparation for the [[Peninsula Campaign]].

Despite the increase in defenses - including the laying of mines in the nearby waterways - the batteries at Aquia Creek were not threatened for over a year; the garrison there was withdrawn completely by General [[Joseph E. Johnston]] to augment his own forces in preparation for the [[Peninsula Campaign]].

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[[Category:American Civil War Battles]]

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