Battle of Fort Donelson (1862)

Battle of Fort Donelson (United States (Union) vs Confederate States) took place in 1862 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1862
• Date: 11 February 1862
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States (Union)
• Side B: Confederate States
• Commanders (A): Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew H. Foote
• Commanders (B): John B. Floyd, Gideon J. Pillow, Simon Bolivar Buckner, Sr.
• Casualties: 2,691 total (507 killed 1,976 wounded 208 captured/missing) 4 ironclads damaged, 2 heavily (United States (Union)), 13,846 total (327 killed 1,127 wounded 12,392 captured/missing) (Confederate States)
• Outcome: Union victory
• Coordinates: 36.493°, -87.856°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Fort Donelson · Wikidata entry