How many soldiers were in the fort Sumter battle?

The Battle of Fort Sumter, which took place from April 12 to April 14, 1861, involved approximately 7,000 Confederate troops and around 85 Union soldiers stationed at the fort. The Confederate forces, under the command of Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard, besieged the fort, leading to its surrender after 34 hours of bombardment. This marked the beginning of the Civil War.