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The War Fifty Years Ago by kane and ghonge
Fragmentary account recalls a Civil War siege and surrender at Fort Donelson. It details Wallace’s assault on Confederate works, the held ground, and Grant’s command decisions alongside Buckner’s fateful capitulation. The piece weaves battle vividness with later reflections on the Confederate retreat and surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MTN
Waelxky
Etriviens
Hue
Fife
Senate
Dover Grint
Wallace
Redern Armen
Nils Kolber
Prato Ieewst
Minkner
Matetson
Anne
Wallin
Smith
Charlotte Toad
Morgan T. Smith
Elrenmtanes
Geant
Charlotte Fond Agate
Fort Donelson
Batte
Wiatten
Hirrut
T. Floyd
G. A. P. Jow
TL Ruckner
Nalry Judo
Vloyd
Floyd
Pillow
Buckner
Elawe
Granva Fin
Herning
Tennexsee