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April 6th and 7th, 1862.
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What day was the Battle of Shiloh?
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What day did the Battle of Shiloh begin?
On Apr. 6, 1862
What was the weather like during the Battle of Shiloh?
it was a gloomy day
Bloodiest day in Civil War?
The Battle of Shiloh, April 1862.
What month and day did the battle of marathon start?
We dont know the day - some time in our calendar August-September 490 BCE during their month of Hekatombeion.
Was the Battle of Shiloh the bloodiest of the civil war?
No. The battle that had the highest casualties for one day was Antietam. Gettysburg's 3-day battle was the bloodiest. Shiloh was the first large battle in Spring of 1862 with thousands of casualties. When people read about this, they realized the war would be long and very bloody.
What did the north and south think about the Battle of Shiloh?
The Confederate army was probably very happy the first day; they had a very successful start. The next day they lost, so the Union was probably happy.
Where did Confederate General PT Beauregard make his headquarters at the Battle of 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.
Which side had the advantage in the battle of Shiloh?
The Battle of Shiloh(or Pittsburg Landing as it is called by the North) was a two-day battle fought on April 6-7, 1862. At the end of the first day the Confederates held the advantage. During the night more Union troops arrived by river boat. This allowed the Union Army to turn the tide of battle on the second day and ultimately win the battle.
How was the Battle of Shiloh and the Battle of Bull Run different?
"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.
Was the Battle of Antietam worse than the Battle of Shiloh?
No, The Battle of Shiloh had more casualties. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Antietam, however, stands as the bloodiest single day of combat and in terms of killed and wounded they are very nearly the same.
Who was the commanding officer for the confederacy in the Battle of Shiloh?
The Confederate army at Shiloh was at first commanded by General Albert Sidney Johnston. After he was killed during the first day of the battle P.G.T. Beauregard assumed command. The battle was fought April 6-7, 1862.
