General Albert Sidney Johnston led the Confederates in the Battle of Shiloh in 1862.
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The Federal Army of the Tennessee commanded by Ulysses Grant defeated the Confederate Army of the Mississippi led by Albert Sydney Johnston at Shiloh.
"The Battle of Shiloh" is different from "The First Battle of Bull Run" because "The First Battle of Bull Run" had less casualties and because "The First Battle of Bull Run" was the first major battle of the civil war. "The battle of Shiloh" was a two day battle and it was led by Albert Sydney Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard. They were both strong fighters and they led the confederate army in a surprise attack.
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General Albert Sidney Johnston led the Western forces of the Confederacy, the Army of the Mississippi and led the attack on the first day of the Battle of Shiloh. He was wounded and died. This placed General P. G. T. Beauregard in charge on the second day.
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The Union division led by General Benjamin M. Prentiss survived 11 Confederate assaults on the first day of the Battle of Shiloh. He was finally driven out of his position in the so-called Hornet's Nest when 62 Confederate artillery shells forced his evacuation of the Hornet's Nest.
The Union Army had a distinct advantage during the Battle of Shiloh. They outnumbered an inexperienced and poorly armed Confederate Army.
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