Fort Donelson Battlefield Quiz

What organization played a key role in preserving the Fort Donelson Battlefield?

• Historical Landmarks Association

• American Battlefield Trust

• National Park Service

• Civil War Preservation Society

What was the main objective of the Confederate forces at Fort Donelson?

• To break out the garrison

• To fortify their position

• To capture Union artillery

• To negotiate a truce

What was the weather like during the night of February 14th at Fort Donelson?

• Foggy and humid

• Bitter cold with snow

• Rainy and warm

• Mild and clear

Which Union regiment was known as the Scottish regiment?

• 18th Illinois

• 41st Illinois

• 12th Illinois

• 9th Illinois

Who was the Confederate division commander that took tactical command during the attack?

• Albert Sidney Johnston

• Bushrod Johnson

• Gideon Pillow

• Simon Buckner

What was a significant challenge faced by Union forces during the battle?

• Insufficient rations

• Lack of artillery

• Poor weather conditions

• Friendly fire incidents

What was the outcome of the Confederate attack on the Union forces?

• Confederates pushed Union forces back

• Stalemate with no clear winner

• Union forces held their ground

• Complete Confederate victory

Which military theorist is known for calling Napoleon the 'god of war'?

• Antoine-Henri Jomini

• Carl von Clausewitz

• Frederick the Great

• Sun Tzu

Which road was considered a key escape route for the Confederates?

• Charlotte Road

• Forge Road

• Wins Ferry Road

• Cumberland Road

What historical battle formation did the Confederates use at Fort Donelson?

• Phalanx formation

• Square formation

• Line formation

• Napoleonic column