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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.

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The Confederate commander was General P.G.T Beauregard. The commander of the Union army was Robert Anderson. The Confederate forces claimed a victory.

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Union Major Robert Anderson commanded Fort Sumter, and General Pierre G.T. Beauregard commanded the Confederate forces

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Who were the main commanders of Fort Sumter Battle?

Union Would Be Robert Anderson Confederate Was P.G.T Beauregard


Was Fort Sumter a battle?

There was a battle for Fort Sumter in the American Civil War.


What was fort Sumter about?

The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War, it was the first "official" battle. Fort Sumter was a Union Fort. But, Confederate troops wanted to seize it, as they had with other Union forts. They asked commanders at Fort Sumter to surrender, but they wouldn't. As a result, Confederate troops opened fire in an effort to seize Fort Sumter from the North. Southern troops fired first, followed by Americans. The bombardment lasted for about 3 days. Hope this helped...


What is the nickname for fort Sumter?

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Which tactics were successful and which were not in the battle of fort Sumter?

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How many Americans died in Fort Sumter battle?

Based on all the history about Fort Sumter, it seems that there were no deaths associated with the battle of Fort Sumter.


Where was the Battle of fort Sumter?

Charleston Harbor, South Carolina is where The Battle of Fort Sumter is located.


Where did the battle fort Sumter took place?

Fort Sumter in SC.


Which battle was the first to fight after fort Sumter?

The battle that was fought after Fort Sumter was Manassas Junction.


What war was held at Fort Sumter?

The war the battle was in was the Civil War. The battle was actually called "The Battle of Fort Sumter." XD


When did Second Battle of Fort Sumter happen?

Second Battle of Fort Sumter happened on 1863-09-07.


How many federal forts did the Confederates seize prior to Fort Sumter?

Prior to the battle for Fort Sumter in April of 1861, the Confederacy has take over sixteen federal forts. In each case, the Union commanders surrendered and no shots were fired.