Capture of Fort Donelson, wood engraving print by an unknown artist based on a sketch by H. Lovie, c. 1862.
This wood engraving print shows a scene from the Battle of Fort Donelson, during the American Civil War, where Union troops in the foreground are charging Confederate troops during the Confederate's unsuccessful 'breakout' attempt while defending Fort Donelson. The battle continued until 16 February, until a Confederate surrender of the fort and a Union victory.
Missouri Historical Society.
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Artist, U. (2026, October 04). Capture of Fort Donelson. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22213/capture-of-fort-donelson/
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Artist, Unknown. "Capture of Fort Donelson." World History Encyclopedia, October 04, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22213/capture-of-fort-donelson/.
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Artist, Unknown. "Capture of Fort Donelson." World History Encyclopedia, 04 Oct 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22213/capture-of-fort-donelson/.
