FORT SUMTER
War commences when secessionists bombard Fort Sumter (seen here before hostilities) which commands the entrance to Charleston harbour, South Carolina
Picture No
10182517
Media ID
47418075
Size
5584px x 2373px
(2.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving in Illustrated Times, 30 March 1861
Date
12-13 April 1861
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Bombard Bombarded Carolina Charleston Commands Commences Hostilities Secessionists Sumter
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