Battle of Fort Donelson | Full Animated Battle Map

The Battle of Fort Donelson changed everything. In February 1862, a frozen Tennessee frontier became the gateway to the Deep South—and the place where Ulysses S. Grant earned the nickname that would define him: “Unconditional Surrender.”

This animated battle map walks you step-by-step through the Union’s bold river campaign, the pounding naval assault, the surprise Confederate breakout attempt, and the dramatic surrender that opened the Cumberland River and split the Confederate defensive line in the West.

You’ll see how Grant’s soldiers seized key terrain, how the winter weather shaped every movement, why the Confederate command fractured at the worst possible moment, and how this single victory launched Grant onto the national stage.

If you enjoy high-quality Civil War storytelling—clear maps, clean animation, gripping narration—this is the perfect deep dive into one of the most decisive early battles of the war.

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