The Battle of Shiloh: A Captivating Guide to the One of the Bloodiest Battles of the American Civil War

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Did you know that the Battle of Shiloh was the bloodiest battle of the US Civil War up to that point? Fought along the Tennessee River near Mississippi, the Confederates aimed to stop Union forces, led by future president Ulysses S. Grant, from capturing the crucial railroad junction at Corinth, Mississippi. At the battle's onset, both sides were evenly matched, but the Confederates needed to act quickly to prevent Grant and Union General Don Carlos Buell from joining forces on the western bank of the river. The conflict erupted on April 6, 1862, when Union scouts were taken aback by over nine thousand advancing Confederate troops. This account reveals that the battle derived its name from a small church, Shiloh, meaning “place of peace” in Hebrew. It includes maps illustrating the battle's progression, a guide to Civil War weaponry and their deadly impacts, and portraits of key figures from both sides. Explore the infamous “Hornet’s Nest,” “Sunken Road,” “Peach Orchard,” and “Bloody Pond,” and learn how mistakes from both Union and Confederate leaders influenced the battle's outcome. Discover the courage displayed by troops and the determination of General Grant to secure victory amidst staggering casualties, as well as the fall of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston, the highest-ranking officer to die in the battle. For more insights into this pivotal event, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!