In which we conclude our discussion of the Battle of Fort Donelson (February 13-16, 1862).

In which we continue our discussion of the Battle of Fort Donelson (February 13-16, 1862).

In which we look at the opening stages of the Battle of Fort Donelson (February 13-16, 1862).

In which we look at the Federal timberclads' dramatic raid up the Tennessee River, and Albert Sidney Johnston's controversial decision to reinforce- but not to fully commit to the defense of- Fort Donelson.

In which we discuss the Battle of Fort Henry, which took place on February 6, 1862.

In which we give the background to Ulysses S. Grant's February, 1862 campaign to capture Forts Henry & Donelson in northern Tennessee.

In which we look at the Battle of Mill Springs, which took place in south-central Kentucky on January 19, 1862.

In which we set the stage for the Battle of Mill Springs, which took place in Kentucky on January 19, 1862.

In which we use a couple of episodes to take a look back at what happened during the first year of the Civil War.

In which we use a couple of episodes to take a look back at what happened during the first year of the Civil War.