CWSAC Battle Summaries: Fort Donelson

Brief summary of the Battle of Fort Donelson. Follow up battle to Fort Henry, this victory electrified the North, making Grant a hero and earning him the nickname "Unconditional Surrender." Sponsored by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield.

Visit this site in Tennessee.

Fort Donelson from eHistory.

Overview.

Fort Donelson, Tennessee

Brief overview with estimated casualties and a link to an area battle map.

From Harper's Weekly

Article and illustrations from March 11, 1862.

From Century Magazine

Article by Lew Wallace.

From Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia.

Overview with links.

Correspondence between Ulysses S. Grant and Simon B. Buckner Discussing Surrender Terms at Ft. Donelson.

Includes the famous "unconditional surrender" letter.

The Capture of Fort Donelson

Major General Lew Wallace's recollections of this battle offers insight into Grant's demeanor on the battlefield in the early stages of the War.

Pictures of Fort Donelson

Series of photos.

The Battle of Fort Donelson from the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Fort Donelson falls as General Buckner meets Grant's demand for unconditional surrender.

Fort Donelson Photo Album

Series of photos and maps of the National Park.

Dover Hotel/Surrender House

Interior and exterior photos.

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