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Why was the Battle of Shiloh considered a major one?

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It ended Confederate domination of Western Tennessee, and paved the way for the liberation of the Mississippi.

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What is the date in which the Battle of Shiloh had taken place?

The Battle of Shiloh had taken place from April 6 to April 7, 1862. The Battle of Shiloh was fought in southwestern Tennessee. It was one of the major battles of The American Civil War.


What was the closest major city to the Battle of Shiloh?

The closest major city and the one with the most strategic importance would have been Corinth, Mississippi, about thirty miles south of Shiloh. It was a major rail center for the Confederacy.


Who one the Battle of Shiloh?

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What was Ulysses S. Grant involvement in Shiloh?

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Who was killed at the battle of Shiloh?

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How many people died at Shiloh?

The Battle at Shiloh took the lives of over 23,000 soldiers. This battle spanned two days and was one of the bloodiest in the Civil War.


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.


What are the advantages of the Battle of Shiloh?

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What was the strategies of the north during the Battle of Shiloh?

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Why is shiloh one of the most famous battles fought during the civil war-?

A major Civil War Battle of the Western Theater during the American Civil War.


Which side won the Battle of Shiloh?

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When was the battle of the shilo fought?

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