P.G.T. Beauregard was the Confederate general who commanded the forces attacking Fort Sumter.

P.G.T. Beauregard was the Confederate general who commanded the forces attacking Fort Sumter during the opening battle of the American Civil War on April 12, 1861. A graduate of West Point, Beauregard played a crucial role in the Confederate army's early strategies. Under his leadership, the bombardment of Fort Sumter commenced, forcing Union commander Robert Anderson to surrender after 34 hours of intense fighting. Beauregard’s successful assault on the fort symbolized the Confederacy's determination to assert its sovereignty and was a pivotal moment that galvanized both sides, marking the beginning of a long and devastating conflict.