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For the Union: the Army of Tennessee (US) of 42,000 men under Maj. Gen. Grant, reinforced in the evening of the 6th April by three division (about 20,000 men ) of the Army of Ohio, followed of another one in the morning of the 7th (about 6,000 men).
For the Confederacy: the Army of Mississippi of about 44,000 men under Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston.
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Which battle did the Confederate Troops surprise Union Troops at dinnertime?
battle of shiloh
How many troops did the Battle of Shiloh have?
in a count of all of the soldiers there are 111,000 troops who have fought
Who started the Shiloh Battle?
Confederate Major General Albert S. Johnston and his troops
How much fire powder have for each side during the Battle of Shiloh?
the troops on each side could have planned a lot better for the battle/cut the troops loses
Is there any other names for the Battle of Shiloh?
There is atleast one other name for the battle commonly referred to as Shiloh. Because General Grant had gathered his troops at Pittsburh,Tennessee, the battle of Shiloh is also called the Battle of Pittsburg. There Grant is hit with a surprise attack from the forces of General Johnston.
How many soldiers did the North have in the US Civil War Battle of Shiloh?
The order of battle which from the Union side is usually accurate places two Union armies at the Battle of Shiloh. The Army of the Tennessee had 48,000 troops on the first day of the conflict. This was reinforced with 18,000 troops from the Army of the Ohio.Generally speaking, the Union then had an overwhelming advantage with 66,000 troops.
What were the living conditions of the Battle of Shiloh?
Tents beside the river - and the Union troops were nearly pushed into it!
What battle went on in April of 1862?
Shiloh, on the Tennessee River. It was won by Union troops under Grant.
What was the name of the church in the Battle of Shiloh?
The battle was named for the church; Shiloh. The Union forces referred to the battle as Pittsburg Landing, which is the area where Grant landed his troops and set up his headquarters. This is now the Park Visitor's Center & main cemetery.
Union forces won the Battle of Shiloh thanks to what?
A Counterattack by Gran't forces, supported by newly arrived troops.
Why was the battle of Shiloh called the battle of Shiloh?
There was a church called Shiloh near the battle feild. Shiloh means place of peace in Hebrew.
What Confederate General planned the frontal assault at the Battle of Shiloh?
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.
