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Fort Henry Surrender

When
February 6, 1862
Where
Fort Henry, Tennessee
Part of
Grant captures Fort Henry

Union gunboats bombarded Fort Henry, leading to its surrender on February 6, 1862, before Grant's infantry arrived.

Heavy rains slowed Union troops, but naval actions concluded the battle. Flag Officer Andrew Hull Foote's gunboats bombarded the fort, causing its surrender. This was the first important victory for the Union in the war.

Sources

  1. Battle of Fort Henry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  2. Ulysses S. Grant Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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