Battles Of The American Civil War | Ep. 20 | Fort Donelson

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We have the first major battle of 1862 with the Battle Of Fort Donelson. Taking place near the Kentucky-Tennessee border on February 11-16, it was the first major battle of the whole war that the Union won. With the win, it opened up the Cumberland River allowing access to invade the South.