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Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh was a battle in the American Civil War that took place on April 6–7, 1862 in Tennessee.
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What was the after effects of the Battle of Shiloh?
Lincoln was sad cause he lost so he ended slavery so that he and a larger nation could mourn the loss together. With all of the slaves free sadness was larger and it inspired the soldiers to fight harder and that's what they did.
Where did the Battle of Shiloh take place in the civil war?
The Battle of Shiloh, also called the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, occurred in Southwestern Tennessee, in Hardin County.
Was The Battle of Shiloh Located in Pennsylvania?
No. Shiloh was located in Tennessee, just north of Corinth, Mississippi
Who played doc Wallace in Shiloh?
In the film "Shiloh," the character Doc Wallace is portrayed by actor Scott Wilson. The movie, based on the book by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, tells the story of a boy and his dog against the backdrop of the Civil War. Scott Wilson is known for his versatile acting career, which includes notable roles in both film and television.
What took place that quite possibly saved Grant from defeat at Shiloh?
Death of the Confederate commander, Sidney Johnston, rated by some as the best General in the South.
Who was in charge of The Battle of Shiloh?
Loaded question, eh?
Commander of the Union army was U.S.Grant, who was not expecting the enemy to move for some time, told his men to rest easy, and was five miles away recuperating from a fall when the attack unexpectedly came.
One brigade commander, John McClernand, had told his men to remain on alert, and could reasonably claim to have saved Grant's reputation when the army was only just saved from being pushed into the Tennessee river. This led to a long, bitter feud between the two of them.
The Confederate commander was the highly-rated Sidney Johnston - killed just outside McClernand's tent.
Shiloh, Tennessee.
Johnston was killed - Sidney Johnston, that is, no relation to Joseph E. Johnston.
Who was the leader of south in the Battle of Shiloh?
General Sidney Johnston (no relation to Joseph E. Johnston), regarded as the best General in the South.
He was killed in this battle.
What famous people were involved in the Battle of Shiloh?
The most senior Confederate General, Sidney Johnston, was killed.
U.S. Grant was the victor, although he had been taken by surprise on the first day and almost lost his army.
The politician-in-uniform John McClernand claimed that he alone had prevented this by keeping his brigade on alert. It raised his profile, but led to a long and bitter feud with Grant.
Sherman was also present, and his close partnership with Grant began here.
Who were the confederate leaders during the Battle of Shiloh?
General Sidney Johnston, killed at that battle.
And his second-in-command P.G.T. Beauregard.
What year the Battle of Shiloh took place?
The Battle of Shilo, also known as Pittsburg Landing, occurred April 6-7, 1862.
What weapons did the men use in the Battle of Shiloh?
Fought in April 1862, the soldier's basic weapon was a large caliber muzzle loading rifle, in .69 caliber, such as the Springfield or Enfield rifle, equipped with a spike type bayonet. Cavalrymen would have been armed with sabers and handguns, typically ball and cap .44 revolvers of different makes. Both sides had muzzle loading cannon that could fire solid shot (cannon balls) shell (hollow exploding cannonballs) or canister (a LOT of marble sized lead balls, used for close range).
What was the significance of the union vicorty at the Battle of Shiloh?
It marked the beginning of the Union ascendancy in the West. It was followed by the Vicksburg campaign which liberated the Mississippi.
How did the first battle come to take place at Shiloh Battlefield?
First major battle in the West, that is.
Fairly simple situation. Grant was unaware of any Confederate troops in the area, and had told his men to rest easy by the Tennessee river (Pittsburg Landing).
The Confederates under the highly-respected Sidney Johnston caught them napping, and launched an attack that would have overwhelmed them, had it been continued. Johnston was killed, his second-in-command Beauregard called a halt for the night. By morning, Grant's troops had rallied, helped by reinforcements from the East.
Why did the Battle of Shiloh come about?
The Confederates wanted to keep command of the rail junction at Corinth, and two Union armies were about to combine and come down on them.
But the Union commander Grant had told his men to rest easy at Pittsburgh Landing on the Tennessee river, not knowing there were any Confederates in the area.
The Confederates discovered this, and launched a big assault that nearly succeeded in pushing Grant's whole army into the river.
What did confederate soldiers eat during the Battle of Shiloh?
The starving Confederates allegedely ate the rations that were cooking on the Union fires in the camps they had just captured.
What was the south point of view the Battle of Shiloh?
The Confederates had taken Grant by surprise, and nearly pushed that army into the Tennessee River.
Then their commander was killed, and Grant's reinforcements arrived. So they had to retreat.
Was the Battle of Shiloh intentional or accidental?
Intentional.
Two Confederate units had managed to unite at Corinth, and were in a hurry to attack Grant's army before General Buell could bring support to him from the East.
Grant was not expecting this attack and was caught off-guard. On the first day, his army was almost pushed into the Tennessee River, but it rallied just in time, as Buell was arriving.
Only one Brigade had been kept on alert throughout and that was commanded by John McClernand, who claimed that he was responsible for the victory. This caused serious feuding between Grant and McClernand for the rest of the campaign.
