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The Confederates were desperately trying to regain dominance of Western Tennessee, as the Eastern parts of the state were fairly pro-Union. The Union troops under Grant were obviously trying to prevent this.
The Confederate commander, Sidney Johnston, knew that Grant was expecting reinforcements that would give him a big advantage, so he decided to strike immediately.
Grant was caught off-guard, and his army almost pushed into the Tennessee river. But Johnston was killed, and Grant's reinforcements arrived just in time.
The Confederates had to retreat, and the Union victory was rightly celebrated as the beginning of the end of the war in the West.
But several people claimed that they had saved Grant from disaster, and this caused feuds that lasted the rest of the war.
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When did the battle of Shiloh take place?
In the early morning of April 6th, 1862, the rebels sprang on Grant's sleepy camp. This began the Battle of Shiloh, in which the Union Army gained greater control of the Mississippi River Valley. During the bloody two day battle, each side (Union, and Confederate) each gained and lost land...
How many people died in the Battle of Shiloh?
Each side lost about 1,700 men killed.
How many people were killed in the Battle of Shiloh?
Over 10,000 casualties were suffered on each side.
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
What did each legion have in the roman army?
A standard that they carried into battle. Losing your standard there was about the worst thing that could happen to a legion.
What were the actual names of the armies that confronted each other at the 1862 Battle of Shiloh?
At the time of the US Civil War battle of Shiloh, both armies confronting each other were named the Army of the Mississippi. Soon afterwards, the Confederates renamed that army to the Army of Tennessee.
When did the battle of Shiloh take place?
In the early morning of April 6th, 1862, the rebels sprang on Grant's sleepy camp. This began the Battle of Shiloh, in which the Union Army gained greater control of the Mississippi River Valley. During the bloody two day battle, each side (Union, and Confederate) each gained and lost land...
What were the advantiges of both sides in the Battle of Shiloh?
The US Civil War Battle of Shiloh in April of 1862 was a Union victory. The two day battle saw each side with advantages. For the Union, the advantage was that reinforcements were close by and on the way. To aid US Grant at Pittsburg Landing. The reinforcements provided the Union with a troop advantage that carried the victory on the second day of the battle. The element of surprise was the significant advantage for the Confederates. Their attack on the Union army was not expected and the army was unprepared to properly defend their position.
How many people died in the Battle of Shiloh?
Each side lost about 1,700 men killed.
How many people were killed in the Battle of Shiloh?
Over 10,000 casualties were suffered on each side.
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
Who died in the Battle of Shiloh?
Many soldiers on each side died during the battle and the only general that died was General Don Carlos Buell
What was each army trying to do during Gettysburg battle?
the were trying to win the battle
Who won at Shiloh?
The Battle of Shiloh was an early battle in the US Civil War. It gained fame because of the many soldiers who died in the battle. It was a two day battle and General Grant claimed the victory.
What did each army do during the morning of the Battle of Hastings?
played football
What were the sizes of each army at the Battle of Gettysburg?
Using round numbers, the Army of Northern Virginia, under Lee, brought an army of 75,000 men into the Battle of Gettysburg. The Army of the Potomac, under Meade, brought 93,500 men into the battle. This was the largest battle in the US Civil War and the fighting lasted three days.
What is the Hornets' Nest?
The Hornet's Nest is the name given to an area in the Shiloh battlefield in Tennessee after the battle of Shiloh. The combatants who faced each other commented that the sound of the bullets passing their heads sounded like so many riled up hornets.
