Grant
at
Ft. Henry,
February
6, 1862
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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.
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From Wikipedia. Includes maps.
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Brief overview with statistics.
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After initially being rebuffed by
General Halleck, Grant gets permission to move on Fort Henry.
Search the Ulysses
S. Grant Information Center Website.
Revised 10-30-2006