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.
Reporting to commanding General Sidney S. Johnston, General Beauregard submitted his plan to Johnston for the frontal assault on Union troops at the Battle of Shiloh in April of 1862.
General Albert Sidney Johnston led the Confederates in the Battle of Shiloh in 1862.
Shiloh
Confederate Major General PT Beauregard used the Shiloh church as his headquarters at the Battle of Shiloh. From there he drew up battle plans for the remainder of the two day battle as his superior officer, General Albert S. Johnston was mortally wounded.
General Albert Sidney Johnston
shiloh
كان ألبرت جونستون قائدًا للقوات الكونفدرالية في معركة شيلوه.
Shiloh
The Confederate leader at Shiloh was General Albert Sidney Johnston when they attacked General Grant's army. General Johnston was killed during the battle.
Sidney Johnston, probably the best General in the South. He was killed at that battle.
Shiloh
Confederate Major General Albert S. Johnston and his troops