The DefenseThe third system was the name applied to a series of coastal forts from the Florida Keys to Maine intended to defend the coasts of the United States from hostile invaders (Our Story of Georgia). The Parameter was built as a defensive response to the English attack on DC, Baltimore, and Maryland at the time of the War of 1812. During 1861, Major Olmstead gained command of Fort Pulaski. His goal was to build two lines of defense in the outer coastal area of ​​Georgia. Under his control, he established a series of batteries and forts along the perimeter of the island. During 1861 and the first six weeks of 1862, thousands of pounds of gunpowder and ammunition were brought to Fort (Schiller). Additionally, Olmstead was able to upgrade his complement of artillery to 48 guns, including 12-inch mortars, two English Blakely rifles, and 10-inch Columbiads (Schillers). The development of the rifle helped improve the defense of the fort. When General Lee made his tour of Fort Pulaski, he insisted that Olmstead continue to build its inland coastal defenses in preparation for an attack by Federal forces. Olmstead followed his advice and built sandbags around the barbette guns, to protect the gunners from fragmentation. He orders his army to dig ditches around the fields, to trap the rolling shells. Two months of preparation for the federal army's attack have finally passed. Colonel Olmstead took thirty minutes to position his men, ensured their weapons were manned, and distributed ammunition. Union establishes offensive for attack on Fort Pulaski Captain Quincy Gilmore was appointed brigadier general during the tactical deployment of the siege. Captain Gilmore devised a plan to deploy eleven batteries... middle of paper... at the south and southwest corner of Fort Pulaski. The federal army faced some setbacks, but nothing major. They continued shooting all night until morning. Continuous fire breached the fort's walls, causing the fort's commander, Colonel Olmstead, to surrender. Works Cited http://markerhunter.wordpress.com/2010/06/13/fort-pulaski/ http://www.historynet.com/ capture-fort-pulaski-durante-la-guerra-civile-america.htm# hide http://www.ourgeorgiahistory.com/wars/Civil_War/ftpulaski.html http://www.nytimes.com/1862/04/ 19/news/fail-fort-pulaski-full-particulars-bombardment-surrender- arrival-steam-transport.html http://books.google.com/books?id=7oYvAAAAYAAJ&ots=SAOWqfL2Xt&dq=Fort%20Pulaski%20Quincy%20Gillmore %20Report&pg=PA3#v=onepage&q&f=false http://www.hmdb. org/marker.asp?marker=5037 http://www.nps.gov/fopu/historyculture/battle-for-fort-pulaski.htm