Also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, the Battle of Shiloh took place from April 6 to April 7, 1862, and was one of the major early engagements of the American Civil War (1861-65). The battle began when the Confederates launched a surprise attack on Union forces under General Ulysses S. read more
The battle of Shiloh was basically the bloodiest battle to date. However to expand on this topic, this is an overview of what happened: Ulysses S. Grant was ready to strike into the heartland of the SHouth and ConfederateAlbert Sidney Johnston ordered his troops to attack Grand before Buell, the other Union commander, could arrive. read more