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Second Battle of Fort Donelson revisited in Civil War tale
A fortieth anniversary retelling of Fort Donelson siege with Colonel Harding defending against Forrest and Wharton. Confed forces attack across ridges, cannons, and rifle pits, but Union garrison holds despite heavy losses. Wheeler retreats upon news of Union transports and gunboats arriving. Kilmer frames the clash as pivotal in Tennessee campaign.
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G L Kilmer
Grant
Fort Dronelsen Dre
Joe Wheeler
Forrest
Tetones- Bee
Jantins Lse
Donelson
Mississippi
Rosecrans
Tennessee
Bragg
Nashville
Dovelson
Cumberland
von Minden
Fifth Iowa Cavalry
Ward
Carding
Darding
Shiyan
Fiers
Fort Donelson
Joseth Wheeler
BL. Forrest
Casale
Ioun A
Wharto
Cavalry
McNair
Harding
Wharters
Prese
Wharton
Guy
Ilingis Company
Amimamition
Wheeler
Colonel Harding