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After the conquest of Fort Henry on Feb. 6, 1862, Grant invested Fort Donelson with 25,000 men and the support of Commodore Foote's gunboats flotilla, on Feb. 12.
On Feb. 14 the defenders repulsed an attack of the gunboats, which withdrew.
On Feb. 15 the Confederate garrison attempted to force an escape route southward.
They struck the right of Grant Army but were unable to exploit their success and retreated back to their initial positions, pursued by the Federals who strengthened the siege.
The situation of the defenders had now become desperate and on Feb. 16 the Confederates surrendered unconditionally to Grant.
The fall of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson opened the way for the Union Armies to move up the Tennessee deep into Confederate territory.
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What 3 places were captured by general Ulysses S. Grant?
Fort Donnelson Vicksburg Chattanooga
During the civil war what fort is on the cumberland river?
Fort Donelson
Why is fort Sumter famous?
The first battle of the civil war happened at fort Sumter on April 12 1861
What happened in fort Henry?
The Battle of Fort Henry, February 6, 1862, during the American Civil War, was the first important victory for the Union.
What attack happened in the Civil War on April 121861?
The first battle of the civil war at Fort Sumter.
What fort did South Carolina surround during the civil war?
I think you mean Fort Sumter...
Who won Fort Sumter during the Civil War?
confederates
What Significance happened had fort Sumter?
The first shots of the US Civil War were fired.
Where was the civil was started?
The Civil War started in Fort Sumter, South Carolina. That was where the first shots were fired. This happened in 1861.
What US Fort was established at Apache Pass Arizona during the US Civil War?
Fort Bowie.
Where was the first naval battle during the civil war?
Fort Sumter
What fort in South Carolina that was bombarded by Confederate gunfire during the opening shots of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
