12 Apr 1861 Jahr - The Battle of Fort Sumter

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After secession, Confederates demanded the surrender of Ft. Sumter, a Union fort in Charleston Harbor
The Union commander refused to surrender and waited for reinforcements
In the meantime, Confederates fired the first shot of the war on the fort
Outcome: Confederate Victory – no casualties

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