On April 12, 1861, the first shots of the American Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Confederate forces, seeking to assert their control over the fort, bombarded it after Union troops inside, led by Major Robert Anderson, refused to surrender. The bombardment marked the beginning of the conflict between the Northern states (the Union) and the Southern states (the Confederacy), ultimately leading to a four-year war. This event signified a pivotal moment in American history, setting into motion a series of battles and struggles over issues such as slavery and state rights.
Confederate forces first opened fire on Fort Sumter, Charleston harbor, South Carolina on 12 April 1861
On April 12 1861 confederates open fire on fort Sumter, in Charleston, south Carolina. the civil war begins.
The first shots fired were April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter, Charleston Harbor. SC.
The fort in Charleston Harbor that President Lincoln did not want to surrender was Fort Sumter. It was a strategic stronghold that represented federal authority in the South. Lincoln aimed to resupply the fort rather than abandon it, which ultimately led to the Confederate attack on April 12, 1861, marking the beginning of the Civil War.
The first shots were fired by Confederate artillery in Charleston on April 12th 1861.
Ft. Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
it happen at charleston harbor, south carolina april 12 1861
Confederate forces first opened fire on Fort Sumter, Charleston harbor, South Carolina on 12 April 1861
Actual combat began at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, SC on April 12, 1861.
Battle of Fort Sumter, April 12, 1861, Charleston Harbor South Carolina.
It began on April 12, 1861 with the bombing of Ft. Sumter in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina.
On April 12 1861 confederates open fire on fort Sumter, in Charleston, south Carolina. the civil war begins.
Ft. Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina April 12, 1861.
Confederate forces fired upon Fort Sumter, Charleston harbor, South Carolina on 12 April 1861
The Confederates bombarded Fort Sumter, Charleston harbor, South Carolina, on 12 April 1861
Hostilities started April 12, 1861 with the shelling of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
The first shots fired were April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter, Charleston Harbor. SC.