Battle of Fort Henry (1862)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1862
• 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: 40 1 Ironclad Seriously Damaged 1 Ironclad moderately damaged 48 killed & wounded, including 19 army soldiers, aboard the ironclad Essex (United States (Union)), 79 90 surrendered, including Tilghman and his staff Rest of garrison to Fort Donelson (CSA (Confederacy))
• Outcome: Union victory
• Coordinates: 36.519°, -88.039°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Fort Henry · Wikidata entry

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