Why was the Battle of Shiloh so significant?

Answer 1

The Battle of Shiloh was significant because it could have been a massive victory for the Confederacy. However, with its loss and the immense number of deaths on each side, leaders began to realize that the war would not be over quickly. As a result of the Battle of Shiloh, Union General Ulysses S. Grant was able to take control of the Memphis-Charleston Railroad, and later Vicksburg, which resulted in gaining control of the Mississippi River, which cut off three Confederate states from the other eight on the east side of the River.

The results of Shiloh also had US Grant take the position that in the aftermath of this battle, the South was not going to be able to effectively field armies. This was not correct, however, it seemed to make sense at the time.

Answer 2

The Battle of Shiloh was located on the Tennessee River in Tennessee, just north of the Corinth, MS, across the Mississippi state line. The Union troops referred to the place as "Pittsburg Landing". The name of Shiloh was due to a nearby church with that name.

Answer 3

The Battle of Shiloh took place in Tennessee in early April of 1862. This battle was significant in a number of ways. Some historians call Shiloh an awakening for the North and South. The awakening referred to the bloody nature of the US Civil War. Yes, the Confederate victory at the First Battle of Bull Run, was an awakening to the North that the Confederacy was capable to win a major battle far too close to Washington DC.Shiloh, however, was different. Here are some facts about the battle called by some as an "awakening".

* Critics of General US Grant had a field day in the North. He had finished near the bottom of his class at West Point, and to his critics, Shiloh displayed why;

* The why was that Grant had been surprised by the Confederate attack in the early hours of Sunday, April 5, 1862;

* Surprise in an assault is the best weapon an offensive army can have. It was used by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor in 1941;

* Grant had not dug entrenchments to protect his army, having no idea how close the Confederate army led by General Albert Sidney Johnston was;

* Johnston's plan was brilliant. He planed to destroy Grant's army at Pittsburg Landing, then crush the army of General Buell on the way down the river to join Grant;

* The battle was significant because in the Western Theater the Union had already won "easy" victories at forts Henry and Donelson;

* Significant in that on the first day of the battle, Johnston was mortally wounded. He had been considered the South's best general, and now he was war loss;

* The defeat of the South did not make Shiloh significant;

* The significance lay in toll in casualties;

* This cost had been unprecedented in American history;

* This was detailed to 3,500 deaths and sixteen thousand wounded in total, counting them divided between each side; and

* Significant in that Grant's superior, Henry W. Halleck wanted to replace Grant. Only Lincoln saved him;

Afterwards, Union General Sherman declared that the battle should cure anyone who wanted wars.

A shock and cloud of death penetrated both sides of the war. Some even believed the South would ever fight again after their defeat. They did fight on, however, and the entire episode sobered every American about the cost of this civil war.

Answer 4

The US Civil War Battle of Shiloh was a "wake-up" call to both sides of the war. It had been the bloodiest two day battle that had future ramifications as the war progressed. One key element was the Confederate loss of a senior general, Albert S. Johnston was killed on the first day of the battle. The near success of the Confederate assault was due to the fact that Major General US Grant failed to properly build fortifications. As his army was invading enemy territory, clearly this error was never made again in similar situations. Another significant result was the reaffirmation of the value of using waterways to transport troops. Because US Grant's commanding officer, Major General Henry W. Halleck, had planned the invasion of Mississippi, he believed that due to US Grant's failure to build fortifications was a serious problem. He immediately left his headquarters in St. Louis to take command of Grant's army. Halleck then took command of all the Union forces in the area of Shiloh and began a slow march to Corinth. Mississippi.

Answer 5

Death of the highly-rated Confederate General Sidney Johnston.

Victory by the newly-promoted Ulysses S. Grant.

Beginning of the end for Confederate hopes in the West.

Answer 6

Created Mason-Dixon line