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Who was the union general who fought at Shiloh and Vicksburg and burnt down the city of Atlanta?
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That general was William Tecumseh Sherman. He was one of General Grant's lieutenants at Shiloh and Vicksburg, and was the overall commander of the combined Union armies at Atlanta.
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When the battle of Shiloh happened?
The Battle of Shiloh was fought April 6-7, 1862.
Was the battle of Shiloh at Mississippii?
No, the Battle of Shiloh was fought in Tennessee, very near the border with Mississippi.
Was the battle Shiloh fought on the north side or the south?
It was fought in Western Tennessee - officially Confederate country, but soon to be occupied entirely by the Union.
Where was the Battle of Shiloh fought in?
south of tennesse my L.A Teacher Mrs.DeLeon making us do it she so stupid
Was battle of Shiloh a union victory?
Since more Union solders were killed that Confederate Solders, and Grant was driven off, it is generally considered to be a Confederate victory. It prevented General Grant from heading south and trying to capture Vicksburg, Mississippi, so instead he captured Tennessee and made both it and Southern Kentucky useless to the Southern cause. The South could no longer use the guano from the caves of Kentucky to make gunpowder. The Confederates lost General Albert Sidney Johnson, one of their best. In the short run, it was a tactical Confederate victory. The South got what they wanted. In the long run. Grant took an important part of the South away from the Confederacy which cost the Confederates dearly. The Confederates probably would have been better off if they had lost! IMPROVEMENT. Shiloh was a Union Victory because: - the Confederate didn't succeeded either in destroying or scatter Grant's Army or drive off them from the vital position of Pittsburg Landing. In other words they failed to reach their main tasks. - the Confederate was forced to retreat from the battlefield on Apr.7th before being overwhelmed by the attacking Union Army. - the losses were: Confederate - 1723 killed, 8313 wounded 959 prisoners and missing. Unionists - 1754 killed, 8408 wounded 2285 prisoners and missing. Furthermore I would like to point out: - soon after Shiloh the Federals carried on their advance southward to capture Corinth, which was then abandoned by the Confederates, thus extending the control of the Mississippi River to the height of Memphis in cooperation with the Union gunboats. - At the time when the battle of Shiloh was fought, Vicksburg had not been fortified yet and therefore didn't constituted any military importance for the moment. - Vicksburg was fortified starting from Apr. 20, 1862.
Were the battles at Shiloh and Vicksburg fought in the same year?
No, the Battle of Shiloh was fought April 6 and 7, 1862, while the Battle of Vicksburg and battles leading to it, were fought mostly in May to July 4, 1863.
Did William t sherman only fight in two battles?
No, he fought in a lot of battle like First Bull Run, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Savannah etc.
Battle that were fought in order for the union to secure the Mississippi valley?
New Orleans, Shiloh, and Vicksburg
What battles were fought in order for the union to secure the Mississippi valley?
Shiloh Island Number 10 Vicksburg
What are the names of the battles that Ulysses S. Grant fought?
Fort Henry. Fort Donelson. Shiloh. Vicksburg. Chattanooga. The Wilderness. Coldharbour. Petersburg.
In what city was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?
The Siege of Vicksburg was fought in the vicinity of Vicksburg, MS.
Who fought for the Union in the Battle of Shiloh?
Soldiers fought for the unions in the battle of shiloh.
What river was Vicksburg fought on?
Vicksburg was the "Gibraltar of the Mississippi."
How long did the US Civil War siege of Vicksburg last?
Answer The Battle of Champion's Hill, just east of Vicksburg, was fought on 16 May 1863. This battle was fought out in the open and was a set-back for the Confederates. This forced them to return to the defenses of Vicksburg, which began the siege. The siege ended when General Pemberton surrendered Vicksburg on 3 July.
When was the Battle of Shiloh?
April 17th 1862 was when Shiloh was fought.
In what town of Mississippi was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?
Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the answer.
What state was the Battle of Shiloh fought in?
Shiloh was fought at Pittsburg Landing on the Tennessee River in Southern Tennessee.
