April 12, 1861

The following data provide a snapshot of the combatants on April 12, 1861.

Active Army Departments

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`Operations in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina (Day 114/116)`
Troops from the Provisional South Carolina Army continue operations in Charleston Harbor in Charleston County, South Carolina (December 20, 1860-April 14, 1861)	Sub-operations: `(II) Expedition for Relief of Fort Sumter, South Carolina (Day 3/5)` - Chartered United States steamer Baltic sets sail from New York Harbor with the intention of aiding the besieged U.S. troops at Fort Sumter, along with several other steamers and a fighting force. From April 10-14, 1861 the steamer sails down the coast. Strong winds and a withdrawal of the bulk of the "fighting" force before the expedition even begins sabotage the operation `Confederate Bombardment of Fort Sumter, South Carolina (Day 1/3)` - South Carolina Militia fire upon the garrison of United States troops inside Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor from April 12-14, 1861. The bombardment itself is bloodless and Union troops accept the offer of surrender to South Carolina forces	Union troops engaged: 1st United States Artillery / Battery E and Battery H Steamers Baltic, Harriet Lane, Pawnee
		Confederate troops engaged: South Carolina Militia

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