Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh is without a doubt one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the Civil War. Ironically, it received its name from the Shiloh Church (in Tennessee), and the meaning of Shiloh was peace. Prior to the harsh engagement in Shiloh, Grant had managed to capture Fort Henry and Donelson. General Grant then planned to march his troops to a major rail center in pursuit of gaining more of Tennessee. Southern commander Johnston knew he had to catch the Union troops off guard and before the Union had time to reconnect with more soldiers.
On the morning of April 6th, 1862, Johnston managed to plan a surprise attack on Union troops and managed to surround them. The Federalists were able to hold on but eventually moved back. Unfortunately, the Southern troops suffered a great loss. During the war General Johnston was shot in the back of the leg and ended up bleeding to death. Beauregard was forced to take control for the next day of battle.
By the next day, more Union troops arrived to the battlefield. Now the Confederate troops were once again outnumbered by more than 10,000 men. However, Beauregard was unaware that the reinforcements had arrived and signaled an attack. Union troops took action in their fort named "The Hornet's Nest". From the side of the road, the Union was able to fire lots of artillery. These Union troops fought hard and though the South tried many counterattacks, the Confederate had no other choice that to retreat. When regrouping, the command realized that the Confederate had slim chances and had already suffered many casualties. Though the Union might have won., both sides ended tattered with many losses.
On the morning of April 6th, 1862, Johnston managed to plan a surprise attack on Union troops and managed to surround them. The Federalists were able to hold on but eventually moved back. Unfortunately, the Southern troops suffered a great loss. During the war General Johnston was shot in the back of the leg and ended up bleeding to death. Beauregard was forced to take control for the next day of battle.
By the next day, more Union troops arrived to the battlefield. Now the Confederate troops were once again outnumbered by more than 10,000 men. However, Beauregard was unaware that the reinforcements had arrived and signaled an attack. Union troops took action in their fort named "The Hornet's Nest". From the side of the road, the Union was able to fire lots of artillery. These Union troops fought hard and though the South tried many counterattacks, the Confederate had no other choice that to retreat. When regrouping, the command realized that the Confederate had slim chances and had already suffered many casualties. Though the Union might have won., both sides ended tattered with many losses.