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Sketch of Fort Henry in Tennessee

Fort Henry in Tennessee: A Key Civil War Battlefield

06/17/2024 by Cory Haasnoot

Fort Henry, situated in Tennessee, played a pivotal role during the American Civil War. This fort was a key Confederate stronghold in the Western Theater, strategically located on the Tennessee River. The Union victory at the Battle of Fort Henry in February 1862, led by Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant and Flag Officer Andrew H. … Read more

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