At Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbour - a tiny island fortress that Lincoln was keen to hold on to.
But the Confederates claimed it as part of South Carolina (the state that had started the rebellon) and fired on it - the opening shots of the war.
Major Robert Anderson
Major Robert Anderson
Robert Anderson was for the northern leader at the battle of fort Sumter
The Union forces at Fort Sumter were under the command of Major Robert Anderson.
Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard led the Confederate forces in the attack on Fort Sumter.
The commanding officer of Fort Sumter was Major Robert Anderson.
Major Robert Anderson.
Major Robert Anderson.
Major Robert Anderson
Robert Anderson was the commanding officer for the Union during the Battle of Fort Sumter, and P. G. T. Beauregard was the Confederate commander. The battle resulted in a victory for the Confederacy.
Major John Anderson headed the fort for the union.
Robert Anderson was the commander at Ft. Sumter .