The Battle of Fort Henry took place on February 6, 1862, during the American Civil War. It was a significant conflict between the Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, and the Confederate defenders. The Union aimed to capture the fort to gain control of the Tennessee River, which was crucial for supply routes. The battle was marked by a naval assault from the Union's ironclad warships, including the USS *Carondelet* and USS *Cincinnati*. After a brief but intense bombardment, the Confederate forces, commanded by General Lloyd Tilghman, surrendered, allowing the Union to secure a strategic victory and advance deeper into the South.