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Is fort knox named after Henry knox?
NO! Fort Knox was established in 1918 as Camp Knox (named for Major General Henry Knox, first U.S. secretary of war
Sir Henry Clinton launched his southern campaign in 1778 by?
Capturing Savannah, Georgia, and mobilizing hundreds of blacks.
After the surrender of Fort William Henry how long did Hawkeye and his party take to return?
three days
Significance of the battle of Fort Ticondorga?
The battle of Fort Ticondorga was significant. The fort was a strategically important site at its location during the French and Indian wars.
Why were the green mountain boys important?
They were a Vermont militia led by Ethan Allen. They captured a military point that was strategically important. They fought at Fort George, Fort Ticonderoga, and Fort Crown Point near Lake Champlain.
First important northern victory in the West?
The seize of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson.
Why was capturing fort ticonderoga and fort crown?
the forts guarded the important valley route between the colonies & Canada. (:
What was the first important northern victory in the west of the civil war?
The seize of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson.
Why did union forces attacked fort Henry and fort donelson?
To liberate two important rivers, the Tennessee and the Cumberland.
Where did Fort Henry and Fort Donelson happen?
fort Henry and fort donleson happen in northern TN.
How was General US Grant able to convince his commanding officers to allow him to assault Fort Henry in 1862?
General US Grant was able to gain the support of Naval Flag Officer Andrew Foote on Grant's idea of advancing southwards and at first capturing Fort Henry. Major General Henry W. Halleck did finally agree. Both Foote and Grant believed that an attack on Fort Henry and soon after, Fort Donelson could be successful using the tactics Grant applied to the Battle of Belmont.
Why was the Battle of Fort Fisher important for the Union?
Fort Fisher was the Confederate's last major seaport fortress. Two expeditions by Union finally forced the fort to surrender. By capturing this fort, the Union basically closed off North Carolina to Confederate shipping.
Is Fort Henry located on Tenneessee River?
Yes. The battle liberated this important waterway.
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.
Which war was fort Henry built?
Fort Henry was built in the war of 1812.
When did Battle of Fort Henry happen?
Battle of Fort Henry happened on 1862-02-06.
When was Fort Henry - West Virginia - created?
Fort Henry - West Virginia - was created in 1774.
