| Battle Name: | Fort Sumter II |
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| Other Names: | Charleston Harbor, Morris Island |
| State: | South Carolina |
| Location: | City of Charleston |
| Campaign: | Operations against Defenses of Charleston (1863) |
| Dates: | August 17-December 31, 1863 |
| Principal Commanders: | Maj. Gen. Quincy Gillmore [US]; Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: | Morris Island Batteries [US]; Fort Sumter Garrison |
| Estimated Casualties: | Unknown |
| Description: | Federal batteries erected on Morris Island opened fire on August 17 and continued their bombardment of Fort Sumter and the Charleston defenses until August 23. Despite a severe pounding, Fort Sumter’s garrison held out. Siege operations continued against Fort Wagner on Morris Island. |
| Results: | Inconclusive |