This Day in History: The fall of Fort Donelson

ILLUSTRATIONS (1) A Confederate staff officer asks Brig. Gen. Charles F. Smith for the terms of Ft. Donelson's surrender. (2) Brig. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest finds a way out of Fort Donelson. (3) Union troops fall back as the Confederates attempt to break out of Ft. Donelson and head for Nashville. (4) Flag Off. Andrew Foote's gunboats shell Ft. Donelson's Cumberland River water batteries. (5) Union gunners fire on Ft. Donelson as Brig. Gen. Grant looks on. (6) Union troops hold the line during the Confederate breakout attempt at Ft. Donelson. (7) Union soldiers cheer as the rebels at Ft. Donelson announce their surrender.

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Too bad the Confederate Commander didn't stick with the plan.

You go Ulysses!!! Now, that's the way to make a name for yourself Brother Dale