For the Confederates General P.G.T. Beauregard For the Union - Major Robert Anderson, who commanded Fort Sumter.
Because it was only a tiny island-garrison.
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The Battle at Ft. Sumter.
yes
April 1861
On 12 and 13 April 1861.
Ft. Sumter
For the Confederates General P.G.T. Beauregard For the Union - Major Robert Anderson, who commanded Fort Sumter.
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Confederate artillery firing from Charleston across the harbour.
Because it was only a tiny island-garrison.
It was fought on April 12-14, 1861. Battle lasted for 3 days.
They destroyed Ft. Sumter and it was turned over to them.
It was the first time actual gunfire was exchanged. As such, it was the first battle of the Civil War.