battle of shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh was fought on April 6-7, 1862. 23,746 soldiers were killed or wounded in the battle, 13,047 Union soldiers and 10,699 Confederate soldiers. The battle was a union victory, but the heavy casualties demonstrated that the war would be bloody and difficult.
Union and Confederate forces suffered severe casualties at the Battle of Shiloh. Confederate casualties amounted to 10, 699 and Union casualties were 13, 047. This battle was the bloodiest one in the war at that time in April 1862.
General US Grant was taken by surprise at the Battle of Shiloh. Even with the surprise, the outcome of the battle was a Union victory.
General Grant was criticized for the Battle of Shiloh Church because of how many casualties there were during the battle. There were reports that General Grant had been drunk during the first part of the battle.
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battle of shiloh
First big Union victory, raising Grant's profile. Death of talented Confederate commander Sidney Johnston. Beginning of the end of Confederate fortunes in the West.
Shiloh
First big Union victory. It spelt the end of Confederate hopes in the West, and gave new credibility to Grant.
The Battle of Shiloh was fought on April 6-7, 1862. 23,746 soldiers were killed or wounded in the battle, 13,047 Union soldiers and 10,699 Confederate soldiers. The battle was a union victory, but the heavy casualties demonstrated that the war would be bloody and difficult.
The Battle of Shiloh was fought on April 6-7, 1862. 23,746 soldiers were killed or wounded in the battle, 13,047 Union soldiers and 10,699 Confederate soldiers. The battle was a union victory, but the heavy casualties demonstrated that the war would be bloody and difficult.
The first major Union victory, death of the outstanding Confederate commander Sidney Johnston, and new credibility for U.S. Grant, who cemented his relationship with Sherman at this battle.
Battle of Shiloh
The Union Army had a distinct advantage during the Battle of Shiloh. They outnumbered an inexperienced and poorly armed Confederate Army.
Corinth, Mississippi. Where Confederate troops ceased to lose more troops and ended in a Union victory, even though it was not officially stated that they won.