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Shiloh. It was the first big battle in the West, and the biggest of the war up till then.

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What did the Battle of Bull Run reveal about the future battles of the Civil War?

The battle showed that it was going to be bloody and dirty. Men threw down their guns and ran from the field. The idea before the battle was that war was glorious and it would be a short war. This was wrong on both counts.


Where did the Battle of Shiloh start?

The Battle of Shiloh began in southwestern Tennessee, near the small church of Shiloh, which is located close to the Tennessee River. It was fought from April 6 to April 7, 1862, and marked a significant early engagement in the American Civil War. The battle started when Confederate forces launched a surprise attack on Union troops camped near the church. The Union forces ultimately held their ground, leading to a hard-fought and bloody confrontation.


Who were the losers in the Shiloh war?

The Battle of Shiloh was a battle in the American Civil War in which the Confederates attacked Union soldiers in Southwestern Tennessee. The Union eventually won this battle.


How did the the nashville battle affect the outcome of the civil war?

It effectively destroyed a major Confederate army and liberated Tennessee.


What was the first civil war battle fought in Tennessee?

Because although it had voted to join the Confederacy, Tennessee was divided in sentiment - the Eastern part of the state was quite pro-Union. Tennessee was also the key to the Mississippi, which both sides wanted to command, as a major highway for troops and supplies. Also, the South tried to pressure Kentucky into joining the Confederacy, which meant occupying as much of Tennessee as they could.

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Bloody battle in maryland in the civil war?

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Did the US Civil War Battle of Chickamauga take place in a town or city?

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How did the Battle of Bull Run change the mind set of soilders about the war?

Manassas showed the soldiers and the government that the Civil war would not be a short skirmish and would be a long bloody conflict.


What did the Battle of Bull Run reveal about the future battles of the Civil War?

The battle showed that it was going to be bloody and dirty. Men threw down their guns and ran from the field. The idea before the battle was that war was glorious and it would be a short war. This was wrong on both counts.


What is a historical event that happened in tennessee?

The Battle of Nashville was a major battle in the Civil War.


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Where did Abraham give the Gettysburg address?

On the Field of a bloody civil war battle ------->NovaNet


Why was the battle of Shiloh fought in Tennessee?

The Battle of Shiloh was a major battle during the U.S. Civil War. It was fought in Hardin County Tennessee on April 6-7, 1862.


Was Bull run a big battle?

Yes, Bull Run was a big battle because it was the first battle of the civil war and was very bloody.


What was the name of the bloody Civil War battle that stopped the confederacy advances?

The Battle of Gettysburg was viewed as the turning point for the civil war (the union started winning afterward).


Where was the battle of Chatanooga during the civil war?

The battle of Chattanooga occurred near the Tennessee city of that name.


What are some Civil War words that begin with the letters N-Z?

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