Thanks,
I can see the decision based on historic events.
My issue was later in the game I was able to deny the US Navy access to the Hatteras Sound. It was irritating to not be able to take control of that hex.
Kevin

Thanks for the FAST response. So I thought at one point the union landed troops there but I may be mistaken. But once the US takes Hatteras the CS cannot re-capture it?

I am new to the game. First time through on default settings won a CS Minor Victory at end of turns. I cleared the Hatteras area and tried to land; first infantry and later marines at many points on the outer banks near Elizabeth City / Fort Hatteras. Never seemed to have the option to "LAND" or ...