The UNION gained access to several rivers but most importantly the Mississippi river. This also made the union closer to completing the ANACONDA Plan
fort Henry and fort donleson happen in northern TN.
U.S. Grant
About 12 miles.
Ulysses Grant.
Fort Donnellson was located on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. It was located 10 miles from Fort Henry. The fort was surrendered to Northern forces in 1862.
fort Henry and fort donleson happen in northern TN.
Tennessee's fort Henry
U.S. Grant
U.S. Grant
About 12 miles.
The seize of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson.
Ulysses Grant.
Fort Donnellson was located on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. It was located 10 miles from Fort Henry. The fort was surrendered to Northern forces in 1862.
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Grant's first brief was to capture Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. He was ordered there by Henry Halleck.