Battle of fort sumter book

Early in the morning of april 12, 1861, confederate guns around the harbor opened fire on fort sumter. A mule was its only fatality, but the battle of fort sumter nevertheless sparked to the civil war, the united states deadliest war, as historian mark jenkins recounts. You can also browse and purchase a limited selection of material at. The attack provoked outrage in the north, consolidated support for the newly inaugurated president lincoln, and fueled the onset of the war that would consume and reshape the country. Read the battle of fort sumter the first shots of the american civil war by wesley moody available from rakuten kobo. Although fort sumter held no strategic value to the northit was unfinished and its guns faced the sea rather than confederate shore batteriesit held enormous value as a symbol of the.

The battle for fort sumter ended in confederate victory. Union forces attempted to take the fort back several times during the civil war. On april 12, 1861, the longsimmering tensions between the american north and south exploded as southern troops in the s. The first shots of the american civil war crc press book. Summary of the battle of fort sumter on march 5, 1861, the day after his inauguration, president lincoln was informed that fort sumter had less than six weeks of food supply left. Major robert anderson was in fact a former slave owner. Experience the opening battle of the american civil war and explore its origins with a national park. Stand on the grounds where americas deadliest war began at fort sumter and fort moultrie national historic park. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Ive already started working on a series of ebooks on another famous and horrifying battle. Fort sumter, charleston, and the beginning of the civil.

Overview of fort sumter by phd students from stanford, harvard, and berkeley fort sumter apr 12, 1861 apr, 1861 in the civil war. At that time, the secession of south carolina from the union in december 1860 brought the threat of a civil war. There are stores located at the fort sumter visitor education center at liberty square, at fort sumter, and at the fort moultrie visitor center on sullivans island. The battle of fort sumter took place in april 1861. Every battle has two sides, and the battle of fort sumter during the american civil war is no different. Fort sumter, charleston, and the beginning of the civil war. Fort sumter simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The battle of fort sumter and the start of the civil war186060. On december 26, 1860, major robert anderson of the u.

Official fort sumter tours, charleston, sc visit ft sumter. This was a very informative book about the days leading up to the start of the civil war at fort sumter. He is the author of several books, including allegiance. Fort sumter apr 12, 1861 apr, 1861 in the civil war. I was suprised at how much backandforth there was between the confederates in south carolina and the union troops at fort sumter. In the 4 years that saw bloody and tortuous course of the american civil war, the battle of fort sumter has special significance since it was in a sense the actual beginning of the civil war. Fort sumter is on an island in south carolina not far from charleston. This battle started the civil war, which was the deadliest war that america has ever had and i hope that it is the last. The year 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the attack on fort sumter, which was the start of the american civil war. Battle of fort sumter project gutenberg selfpublishing.

Historic beginning of the civil war is the battle of ft sumter, as fort sumter, a union fort in charleston harbor, south carolina is shelled at 04. The battle of fort sumter was the first battle of the american civil war and signaled the start of the war. Read the battle of fort sumter the first shots of the american civil war by. I am hoping that people will use them to get a indepth view of the fascinating events surrounding the start of the civil war. The battle of fort sumter was the first battle of the american civil war. President lincoln turned down all efforts to settle the differences with. A percentage of the proceeds from all sales are donated to the interpretive program of fort sumter national monument. Battle of fort sumter, april 1214, 1861, the opening engagement of the american civil war, at the entrance to the harbour of charleston, south carolina. Events prior to the opening shots at fort sumter take up about one third of mcphersons book, compared with only fifty pages of 2800 by foote. Following declarations of secession by seven southern states, south carolina demanded that the us army abandon its facilities in charleston harbor.

Myrkp29fort sumter,first shot fired in the civil war. The first shots were fired here, igniting a conflict that saw more than 700,000 casualties. Youll get to see where the 1st shots of the civil war were fired and learn about fort sumters role. In less than an hour, you will meet the main participants, understand union and confederate troop movements, and learn how south carolina initiated the first battle of the civil war. Fort sumter, in the harbor of charleston, south carolina, continued to fly the united states flag, even as confederate forces surrounded it. To contact the park bookstore, call 8435770242 x 12 or send email. Civil war beginnings outlines the battle and explains how it came about. A look at the first battle of the civil war which began at fort sumter in charleston, south carolina. A narrative unabridged by shelby foote, grover gardner isbn.

On april 12, 1861, confederate artillery opened fire on the fort. On april 12, 1861, the first shot of the war was fired at the fort from fort johnson across the way. Surrendering sumter on april 14, anderson and his garrison officially surrendered fort sumter to confederates. The battle of fort sumter april 12, 1861 was the bombardment of fort sumter near charleston, south carolina by the south carolina militia the confederate army did not yet exist, and the return gunfire and subsequent surrender by the united states army, that started the american civil war. A war that lasted four years and cost the lives of more than 620,000 americans. Battle of fort sumter the battle of fort sumter april 1214, 1861 was the bombardment and surrender of fort sumter, near charleston, south carolina, that started the american civil war. Tours of fort sumter what does the experience involve. The latter covers the entire civil war era, not just the war itself. Fought at south carolinas fort sumter, the battle was waged after south carolina seceded from the. On april 12, confederate batteries opened fire on the fort, which was unable to reply effectively. David detzer is professor emeritus of history with connecticut state university.

The first shots of the american civil war crc press book on april 12, 1861, the longsimmering tensions between the american north and south exploded as southern troops in the seceding state of south carolina fired on the federal forces at fort sumter in charleston harbor. It was a bloodless opening to the bloodiest war in american history. The bombardment of fort sumter was the opening engagement of the american civil war. It was the bombardment of fort sumter in south carolinas charleston. The battle of fort sumter marked the outbreak of civil war in the united states. This battle didnt have many short term effects, but it did have one major long term effect. Experience the event from perspective of the union, and then read the perspective of the confederates. Fort sumter is a island fortification in charleston, south carolina. It began with a confederate attack on fort sumter in the harbor of charleston, south carolina. The rebels attacked because they felt that having the united states troops in.

The battle of fort sumter took place on april 12, 1861, and it was the first battle of the civil war. Anvil of war, by national park service this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states. The illustrations below depict some of the events that took place after charleston seceeded from the union in december of 1860, culminating in the bombardment of fort sumter on april 12, 1861. There was almost 2 years of tension between these two groups about who would attack first. Fort sumter is situated on a manmade island thats 2. The fort was forced to surrender on the 14th of april. He lives in connecticut with his wife and several dogs. The battle of fort sumter april 1214, 1861 was the bombardment and surrender of fort sumter, near charleston, south carolina, that started the american civil war. Experience the event from perspective of the union, and. The confederate attack on fort sumter began on april 12, 1861. After union troops refused to evacuate fort sumter, today a national.

South carolinacivil war, 18611865battle of fort sumter, 1861. Fort sumter, charleston, and the beginning of the civil war 9780156007412. And while mcpherson spends about ten pages on the battle of gettysburg, foote fills roughly 120 on the same topic. Eastern national offers books and other educational items relating to the interpretive themes of fort sumter national monument. After a 34hour battle, union forces surrendered and confederate troops occupied fort sumter. The union garrison, under the command of major robert anderson, surrendered the fort 34 hours later. The american civil war was officially upon both the north and the south. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this event. Everyone knew at the time that the war was ultimately about slavery, says. Most history books are read for facts andor interpretation. A concise summary of the first engagement of the american civil war civil war battle summaries book 2 by timothy vonlan 4. What states joined the confederacy after the fall of fort.