Fort Sumter (12 apr 1861 anni – 13 apr 1861 anni)
Descrizione:
location: Charleston, NCKey figures: Beauregard, Maj. Robert Anderson
Historical Significance: The battle of Fort Sumter was the first battle of the American Civil War
number of deaths: one soldier was killed and another mortally wounded in an accidental explosion during a planned 100-gun salute.
FUN FACT!
Fort Sumter was purposely built to protect the Charleston Harbor!
- 1 soldier was killed in the battle
- the 1st shot of the Civil War
- Union surrendered 1 day later
- In the early morning of April 12, 1861, the confederates launched an attack.
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Data:
12 apr 1861 anni
13 apr 1861 anni
~ 24 hours
