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Who was the Union commander that surrendered Fort Sumter to the Confederates?

The Union commander of Fort Sumter was Major Anderson. After a huge Rebel artillery bombardment, he surrendered the fort on April 13, 1861.


Who was the Commander at Fort Sumter who surrendered the Fort?

Major Robert Anderson He surrendered the fort on April 14, 1861.


Who commanded the Northern and Southern forces at Fort Sumter in 1861?

The Head of Confederate Forces was Beauregard.Major Robert Anderson was the commander of the US garrison at Fort Sumter.


Who was the commander at fort sumpter?

Maj. Robert Anderson was the commander of the Union forces stationed at Fort Sumter when the Confederates began their bombardment on April 12, 1861.


Was Major Anderson who commanded Fort Sumter a slave owner?

Union commander of Fort Sumter in April of 1861, was a Democrat and a slave owner in Kentucky. Regardless of this, he was a strong Unionist.


When did the confederates open fire at fort Sumter?

The Confederates opened fire on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861.


In what year did the confederates attack fort Sumter?

Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in 1861.


When did the Fort Sumter attack?

1861


When was the fort sumter attack?

1861


When did Fort Sumter begin?

the battle of fort Sumter began in April 12-13, 1861


When did the confederacy fire at Fort Sumter?

1861


What year was the firing on Fort Sumter?

1861