096 The Civil War: 1862 Begins - the fall of Forts Henry and Donelson

With the beginning of 1862, Presidents Lincoln and Davis wanted
to see results for their respective nations. Unfortunately, the
year would begin with a critical Confederate defeat. U.S. Grant
successfully unhinged Confederate held forts on the Tennessee and
Cumberland Rivers - Forts Henry and Donelson, blowing a hole in
Confederate plans. Grant's successful campaign secured Kentucky
and opened up Tennessee for the Union. Grant's star was on the
rise. Take a listen!


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