The Bloodless Battle Incites the Civil War
- April 12th, 1861: Fort Sumter was bombarded for 34 hours, starting at 4:30 A.M.
- Fort Sumter desperately attempted to return fire
- Nearing the end of the battle, Sumter caught fire
- Not enough men could control the flames and fire in response to the Confederacy
- Anderson surrendered with no casualties on either side, Confederate or Union