The Battle of Fort Sumter 1861

American Civil War, Charleston Harbor, Major Robert Anderson, Fort Moultrie, Confederate artillery, Union garrison, Fort Johnson, Private Daniel Hough, Sergeant John Carmody, President Abraham Lincoln, Confederate States of America, Civil War history, historical reenactment, military strategy, siege warfare, historical events, U.S. history, South Carolina secession, Civil War battles.
Welcome to "PastHistoryUnveiled"! In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the dramatic events of the Battle of Fort Sumter, the pivotal conflict that ignited the American Civil War. Join us as we explore the intense 34-hour bombardment that took place on April 12-13, 1861, in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
The Story Unfolds:
Witness the tense prelude to war as Major Robert Anderson, a dedicated Union officer with deep Southern ties, makes the courageous decision to relocate his garrison from the vulnerable Fort Moultrie to the more defensible Fort Sumter under the cover of darkness. Experience the dawn of April 12, 1861, when the pre-dawn silence was shattered by the thunderous boom of a mortar fired from Fort Johnson, signaling the start of the relentless Confederate artillery assault on Fort Sumter.
Feel the intensity and chaos inside Fort Sumter as Anderson and his men, vastly outnumbered and outgunned, valiantly defend their position against the relentless barrage. See the heroism and determination of soldiers like Private Daniel Hough and Sergeant John Carmody as they fight to maintain their fortifications, extinguish fires, and return fire under extreme conditions.
Key Moments:
Major Anderson's secret move to Fort Sumter on December 26, 1860, and its impact on escalating tensions.
The dramatic night maneuver to Fort Sumter, showcasing Anderson's leadership and the garrison's determination.
The relentless 34-hour bombardment by Confederate forces from April 12-13, 1861.
Personal stories of bravery and struggle inside Fort Sumter during the siege.
The emotional and strategic decision to surrender Fort Sumter, marking the beginning of the Civil War.
Keywords:
Battle of Fort Sumter, April 12-13 1861, American Civil War, Charleston Harbor, Major Robert Anderson, Fort Moultrie, Confederate artillery, Union garrison, Fort Johnson, Private Daniel Hough, Sergeant John Carmody, President Abraham Lincoln, Confederate States of America, Civil War history, historical reenactment, military strategy, siege warfare, historical events, U.S. history, South Carolina secession, Civil War battles.
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[@Paulftate]

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[@frankginsbachjr4689]

Well done, sir. Well done.

[@YetiMama]

Convenient how they left out the part where Lincoln ordered flotillas of soldiers to invade a southern state prior to the war beginning. SC told the Union leadership that they would consider a landing of soldiers to be an act of war as it would be reinforcing a position that shut down their port. Effectively, the Union tried to seize South Carolina's port...again, for money. The Union Naval commander disagreed with Lincoln's order from his cabinet as it would kick off a civil war. The Army commander, a Major, disobeyed the Naval commander and landed the troops kicking off the battle. So no, the South didn't fire the first shots. The north unlawfully seized a port by force of arms.

[@RobertMattison-pp6uf]

Lincoln sent troops to land on America land to quiet rioters.

[@nathanembry9245]

Can you really even call it a battle when there isn't 1 single casualty

[@kennethtyree4770]

No, it wasn't a battle. It was fake. Morons on both sides. What Lincoln needed to invade, start spilling blood. Anderson was a 55 yo major, commander of the Charleston forts, a tax collector. Was it his idea to abandon all the other forts and hold up at Sumpter? No he was following orders. He was from a border state, support Lincoln badly needed. He was rewarded with the rank of brigadier general and command of Kentucky troops. Brigadier general was the highest rank you could get at that time.

[@kennethtyree4770]

No, it wasn't a battle. It was fake. Morons on both sides. What Lincoln needed to invade and start spilling blood. Anderson was a 55 yo major, commander of the Charleston forts, a tax collector. Was it his idea to abandon the other forts and hold up at Sumpter. No, he was following orders. He was from a border state, support Lincoln needed badly. He was rewarded with the rank of brigadier general and command of Kentucky troops. Brigadier general was the highest rank at that time. Johnston, a great man, was brigadier general in the US Army before the war.

[@christopherweber9464]

There was a casualty they were doing a salute to the flag as they were leaving the fort and some guy died after a cannon exploded.

[@svenneff]

I think if you were at Sumter, loading and firing that cannon or were in the harbor shooting at it, you'd agree it was a battle.

[@kennethtyree4770]

​​​@@svenneffYou're ignorant. Sumpter, loading and firing? What about those Americans on shore? (Oh, they're not Americans, they're traitors, sessesh.) There was no "battle," at best a siege, Naval engagement. No rifle volleys, cutlasses, bayonets or storming of the fort. Quick surrender, priority was the propaganda effect, make the South the bad guys. Lincoln could have sent a fleet to back up Sumpter with overwhelming Naval bombardment. He wasn't stupid, not going to fire the first shot against Charleston, commit political suicide.

[@JackMac989]

AI art ☹️

[@literallyme26]

Anderson: "Hm. Maybe I should just return to Washington." The devil on his shoulder: "Perhaps. But you know what'd be really funny?" *Cut to half-a-million dead Americans.