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It was so named by the Unionist after the little church standing on the top of a hill nearly in the center of Union line at the beginning of the battle.
The Confederate called the battle Pittsburg Landing after the name of the place where stood the landing wharf on the Tennessee River 's left bank.
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It was so named by the Unionist after the little church standing on the top of a hill nearly in the center of Union line at the beginning of the battle.
The Confederate called the battle Pittsburg Landing after the name of the place where stood the landing wharf on the Tennessee River 's left bank.
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How was the battle of Shiloh named?
The Union named the battles after the nearest body of water. The Confederates named it after the nearest town. The Battle of Shiloh is also known as The Battle of PIttsburg Landing.
What battle was named after church during the civil war?
The Battle of Shiloh is named after a church that stands on the battlefield.
Was the battle of antitiem named after a small church?
no the battle of antiem is known as the bloodiest battle it was the battle of shiloh
What was the name of the little church near the Battle of Shiloh?
That was Shiloh Church - after which the battle was named. The actual location was Pittsburgh Landing on the Tennessee River.
Why was the Battle of Shiloh named the bloodiest battle?
because the most blood was shead in that war!
What was the battle in the civil war named after the small chirch?
The battle of Shiloh also called Pittsburg Landing.
How were battles named?
Oftentimes they are named for the location the battle was fought, such as Britain, Hastings, Shiloh, Gettysburg, and the Alamo.
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.
Why is the Battle of Shiloh also known as the battle of Pittsburghh standing?
It was the custom for the South to name their battles after the nearest town or village (Shiloh), whereas the North named theirs after geographical features (Pittsburg Landing).
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.
Who was victories in the battle of Shiloh?
the union forces won the battle of Shiloh
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie seem to have named their child for what bloody Civil War battle?
Shiloh
