Battle of Fort Henry (1862 AD)

Battle of Fort Henry (United States (Union) vs CSA (Confederacy)) took place in 1862 AD during American Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1862 AD
Date: 1862-02-06
Era: Modern
Conflict: American Civil War
Side A: United States (Union)
Side B: CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders (A): Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew H. Foote
Commanders (B): border|25px Lloyd Tilghman
Casualties: approx. 40 1 Ironclad Seriously Damaged 1 Ironclad moderately damaged 48 killed & wounded, including 19 army soldiers, aboard the ironclad Essex79 90 surrendered, including Tilghman and his staff Rest of garrison to Fort Donelson
Outcome: Union victory
Coordinates: 36.519°, -88.039°