Fort Sumter (apr 12, 1861 – apr 13, 1861)
Description:
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.
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1861
apr 13, 1861
~ 24 hours