Grant
at
Ft. Henry,
February 6, 1862

CWSAC Battle Summaries: Fort Henry

Brief summary of the battle. First of two battles that opened the Tennessee River to Union transportation of men and supplies. Sponsored by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission.

The Battle of Fort Henry

From Wikipedia. Includes maps.

The Battle of Fort Henry

Brief overview with statistics.

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

After initially being rebuffed by General Halleck, Grant gets permission to move on Fort Henry.

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