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Which general won victories for the union at fort Henry and fort donelson?
Ulysses Grant.
What is the significance of Fort Donelson and Fort Henry?
The UNION gained access to several rivers but most importantly the Mississippi river. This also made the union closer to completing the ANACONDA Plan
When did fort donelson fall?
Fort Donelson fell to the Union army February 16, 1862.
Who was the Confederate General at Fort Donelson.?
The commanding general at Fort Donelson was John Buchanan Floyd CSA. After that place was effectively enveloped by Union troops, Floyd escaped after passing the command to Simon Buckner, who actually surrendered the fort to U.S Grant on 16 February 1862.
What tactics did the union use during the forts Henry and donelson battle?
Well, during the Battle of Forts Henry and Donelson, the Union used a combination of naval bombardment and ground forces to surround and ultimately capture the Confederate forts. They strategically cut off supply lines and communication to weaken the Confederate defenses. By working together and utilizing different tactics, the Union forces were able to secure a significant victory in the Western Theater of the Civil War.
