Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862)

[rangerrebew]

 Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Shiloh
Date    April 6 – 7, 1862
 

The Battle of Shiloh, also referred to as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was fought April 6 to 7, 1862, in the Western theater of southwestern Tennessee. This was considered to be one of the major early battles to be witnessed during the Civil War. It began with the Confederates under the leadership of General Albert S. Johnston launching a surprise attack on the Union troops commanded by General Ulysses S. Grant in southwestern Tennessee. The two-day battle saw the Confederates achieve a considerable victory in the first day, but they were unable to hold their position in the following day, and succumbed to the Union forces. In the end, both troops suffered massive losses with the number of casualties totaling to 23,746.

http://totallyhistory.com/battle-of-shiloh/

[berdie]

It always amazes me when I am reminded of the enormous casualties that were incurred in just one battle in the CW.

I also didn't know that Johnston died from a leg wound. Bled out, I guess?