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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."