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There wasn't an army commander on the spot, because there was never going to be a big battle over such a small garison.
The commander of the garrison was Major Robert Anderson. He was taking orders from the General-in-Chief Winfield Scott, and the Commander-in-Chief, who was the newly-inaugurated Abraham Lincoln.
What else can I help you with?
Was it a close win for the union in the battle of fort Sumter?
No, Fort Sumter was a Union defeat, and not at all close.
Who attacked fort sumner?
The Attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861 Began the American Civil War. Confederate Brigadier Gen. Beauregard demanded the surrender of the Union garrison of Ft. Sumter in Charleston, SC.
What wars was the fort union in?
Fort Sumter
How many union troops were in the battle of fort Sumter?
The garrison of Fort Sumter was of 80 men.
What was the effect of confederate soldiers firing on union troops at fort Sumter?
confederate soldier fire on union troops in fort sumter.
About how many men were in the fort Sumter battle Union?
The combined garrisons of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie was 86 men.
Who were the generals commanding each side of this battle in fort sumter?
Gen. Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard for the South and Major Robert Anderson for the Union.
Who was in charge of the union forces at fort Sumter?
The Union forces at Fort Sumter were under the command of Major Robert Anderson.
Who led the union army on fort Sumter?
Major Robert Anderson was the commanding officer of the Union soldiers during the Battle of Fort Sumter.
Who was in charge of fort Sumter during the southern attack?
Gen Anderson
Who gained control over fort Sumter?
The North had control untill Major Anderson surredered the fort to the south.
Who was the general of fort Sumter?
Maj. Gen. Quincy Gillmore Fort Sumter was under the command of Major Robert Anderson at the start of the Civil War.
