Battle of Fort Donelson (1862 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1862 AD
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: approx. 2,691 total (507 killed 1,976 wounded 208 captured/missing) 4 ironclads damaged, 2 heavily13,846 total (327 killed 1,127 wounded 12,392 captured/missing)
Outcome: Union victory
Coordinates: 36.493°, -87.856°