Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Fort Donelson and Environs

Following the capture of Fort Henry on the Tennessee River, General
Grant immediately moved to the Cumberland River, and in consort with
flag-officer Foote and his river gunboats, atacked Fort Donelson.  Gen.
Buckner surrendered Fort Donelson on Feb. 17th, 1862.

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