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Fort Donelson National Battlefield
French's Battery
French's Battery
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French's Battery
 
In conjunction with Maney's battery to the west, the four-gun battery emplaced here was to prevent Union forces from attacking down Erin Hollow, penetrating the Fort Donelson perimeter. It was in this area that Buckner's division moved from the Confederate right wing in anticipation of the breakout attempt. After Pillow and Johnson launched the attack on the 15th, Buckner followed from this position. When the breakout failed, Buckner's division was sent back to the Confederate right wing in order to halt the Union counterattack.

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Andrew Foote, commander of the Navy flotilla at Fort Donelson, insisted on total abstinence for the crews, mandatory religious services and observance of the Sabbath, and he himself rarely swore. It was said that he could preach, fight, or pray with equal facility.
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