Donelson: Grant's First Victory outlines the battle of Fort Donelson and explains how it came about. In less than an hour, you will meet the main participants, understand Union and Confederate troop movements, and learn how the victories at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson launched Ulysses S. Grant on his march to Richmond. For readers who want to know more, and understand how contemporary readers learned about the battle, we included contemporary newspaper accounts of the conflict.It's not the complete story, but enough to bring you up to speed, understand the issues of the day, and maybe encourage you to explore more on your own.Each book includes a timeline to help you see the bigger picture so you can watch events unfold