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Fort Sumter
Battle Name : Fort Sumter
Date(s) : 12 April 1861
Part of : American Civil War ,
Outcome : A victory for American Confederate Forces over American Union Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The first shots fired which started the American Civil War.
Location
Charleston bay, South Carolina (USA)
More details
This engagement made caused Lincoln to issue his calling up of 75,000 men to subdue the "rebellion."
