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General P.G.T. Beauregard wanted to concentrate Southern defenses at Fort Donelson after Fort Henry fell quickly to Federal gunboats. Johnston never believed Donelson coud hold out against a naval attack. (Buyenlarge/Getty Images/National Archivesd)
General P.G.T. Beauregard wanted to concentrate Southern defenses at Fort Donelson after Fort Henry fell quickly to Federal gunboats. Johnston never believed Donelson coud hold out against a naval attack. (Buyenlarge/Getty Images/National Archivesd)