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Well, during the Battle of Forts Henry and Donelson, the Union used a combination of naval bombardment and ground forces to surround and ultimately capture the Confederate forts. They strategically cut off supply lines and communication to weaken the Confederate defenses. By working together and utilizing different tactics, the Union forces were able to secure a significant victory in the Western Theater of the Civil War.
What else can I help you with?
How many miles is for donelson from fort Henry?
About 12 miles.
Where did Fort Henry and Fort Donelson happen?
fort Henry and fort donleson happen in northern TN.
Who won fame with the capture of fort donelson and fort Henry?
U.S. Grant
Which general won victories for the union at fort Henry and fort donelson?
Ulysses Grant.
Fort Donelson and Fort Henry are located about 12 miles apart in western Virginia?
False
Where wa the battle of fort donelson fought?
Tennessee's fort Henry
What are the importants of the victories at ft Henry and ft donelson during the civil war?
It was a turning point in the war
What battle did Ulysses S. Grant win?
He captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River and Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River.He won the battle of Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Appomattox.
How many miles is for donelson from fort Henry?
About 12 miles.
What battle did the confederates lose?
Confederates lost Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, Savana, Petersburg, and Appomattox.
Who captured Ft Henry and Ft Donelson?
Ulysses S. Grant.
Where did Fort Henry and Fort Donelson happen?
fort Henry and fort donleson happen in northern TN.
Who won fame with the capture of fort donelson and fort Henry?
U.S. Grant
Who won fame with the captures of fort donelson and fort Henry?
U.S. Grant
Which general won victories for the union at fort Henry and for donelson?
Ulysses Grant.
What nickname was given to Grant after the surrender of Donelson and Henry?
It was: "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
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.
