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The Battle of Fort Sumter, 12 April 1861, was the first combat of the Civil War in the United States. The fort, which was in Federal hands, was bombarded by Confederate artilley under the command of Pierre Beauregard. The fort’s commander, Major Anderson surrendered after 30 hours of artillery barage. There was one fatality.
