Battle of Fort Sumter (1861)

Battle of Fort Sumter (United States vs Confederate States) took place in 1861 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1861
• Date: 1861-01-01
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States
• Side B: Confederate States
• Commanders (A): Robert Anderson
• Commanders (B): P. G. T. Beauregard
• Casualties: approx. 0
• Outcome: Confederate victory Confederacy captures Fort Sumter Beginning of the American Civil War
• Coordinates: 32.752°, -79.875°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Fort Sumter · Wikidata entry

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