Pittsburg Landing.  Named for local resident and liquor store operator Pittser Tucker. Pittsburg Landing was the principal embarkation point for Union forces occupying the Shiloh Battlefield.

Pittsburg Landing.  Named for local resident and liquor store operator Pittser Tucker. Pittsburg Landing was the principal embarkation point for Union forces occupying the Shiloh Battlefield.

Pittsburg Landing.  Named for local resident and liquor store operator Pittser Tucker. Pittsburg Landing was the principal embarkation point for Union forces occupying the Shiloh Battlefield.

A small, rural church named Shiloh.  Union soldiers under the command of William Tecumseh Sherman occupied campsites around this church.  During the morning of April 6, 1862, Confederate forces attacked Sherman and eventually drove him from this campsite.  The small church has been replaced by a faithful replica.

A small, rural church named Shiloh.  Union soldiers under the command of William Tecumseh Sherman occupied campsites around this church.  During the morning of April 6, 1862, Confederate forces attacked Sherman and eventually drove him from this campsite.  The small church has been replaced by a faithful replica.

A small, rural church named Shiloh.  Union soldiers under the command of William Tecumseh Sherman occupied campsites around this church.  During the morning of April 6, 1862, Confederate forces attacked Sherman and eventually drove him from this campsite.  The small church has been replaced by a faithful replica.

Corinth, Mississippi.  Ulysses S. Grant and the senior Union commanders were fairly convinced that Albert Sidney Johnston's Confederates would stay largely in their positions around the strategic rail hub at Corinth, MS.  Johnston, as history shows, took to the offensive, just when the Union forces were least expecting it.

Corinth, Mississippi.  Ulysses S. Grant and the senior Union commanders were fairly convinced that Albert Sidney Johnston's Confederates would stay largely in their positions around the strategic rail hub at Corinth, MS.  Johnston, as history shows, took to the offensive, just when the Union forces were least expecting it.

Corinth, Mississippi.  Ulysses S. Grant and the senior Union commanders were fairly convinced that Albert Sidney Johnston's Confederates would stay largely in their positions around the strategic rail hub at Corinth, MS.  Johnston, as history shows, took to the offensive, just when the Union forces were least expecting it.

Johnston graduated 8th out of 41 cadets in the West Point class of 1826. Lee graduated second out of 45 in the West Point class of 1829.

Johnston graduated 8th out of 41 cadets in the West Point class of 1826. Lee graduated second out of 45 in the West Point class of 1829.

Johnston graduated 8th out of 41 cadets in the West Point class of 1826. Lee graduated second out of 45 in the West Point class of 1829.

Several of the Confederate railroad tracks leading to the attack zone were disrupted by Federal cavalry.  There were no rail lines leading to the Shiloh battlefield.

Several of the Confederate railroad tracks leading to the attack zone were disrupted by Federal cavalry.  There were no rail lines leading to the Shiloh battlefield.

Several of the Confederate railroad tracks leading to the attack zone were disrupted by Federal cavalry.  There were no rail lines leading to the Shiloh battlefield.

"Tonight we will water our horses in the Tennessee."  Unfortunately for Albert Sidney Johnston, a mortal wound would cut short his life during the Battle of Shiloh.

"Tonight we will water our horses in the Tennessee."  Unfortunately for Albert Sidney Johnston, a mortal wound would cut short his life during the Battle of Shiloh.

"Tonight we will water our horses in the Tennessee."  Unfortunately for Albert Sidney Johnston, a mortal wound would cut short his life during the Battle of Shiloh.

Peabody sent forth a reconnaissance in force.  An anxious Col. Everett Peabody was eager to learn the strength and disposition of the Confederate forces who were growing in number to his front. Peabody's timely reconnaissance prevented the Confederate forces from completely surprising the Union army in their camps at Shiloh. General Prentiss, Peabody's superior, when he learned of the growing military action at Seay Field, declared "Peabody, I will personally hold you responsible for bringing on this action!"

Peabody sent forth a reconnaissance in force.  An anxious Col. Everett Peabody was eager to learn the strength and disposition of the Confederate forces who were growing in number to his front. Peabody's timely reconnaissance prevented the Confederate forces from completely surprising the Union army in their camps at Shiloh. General Prentiss, Peabody's superior, when he learned of the growing military action at Seay Field, declared "Peabody, I will personally hold you responsible for bringing on this action!"

Peabody sent forth a reconnaissance in force.  An anxious Col. Everett Peabody was eager to learn the strength and disposition of the Confederate forces who were growing in number to his front. Peabody's timely reconnaissance prevented the Confederate forces from completely surprising the Union army in their camps at Shiloh. General Prentiss, Peabody's superior, when he learned of the growing military action at Seay Field, declared "Peabody, I will personally hold you responsible for bringing on this action!"

The Sunken Road.   Historian Tim Smith has argued that the "Sunken Road" may not have been sunken at the time of the Battle of Shiloh.  Nevertheless, Federal units along this stretch of ground played an important role in slowing the Confederate juggernaut on the first day.

The Sunken Road.   Historian Tim Smith has argued that the "Sunken Road" may not have been sunken at the time of the Battle of Shiloh.  Nevertheless, Federal units along this stretch of ground played an important role in slowing the Confederate juggernaut on the first day.

The Sunken Road.   Historian Tim Smith has argued that the "Sunken Road" may not have been sunken at the time of the Battle of Shiloh.  Nevertheless, Federal units along this stretch of ground played an important role in slowing the Confederate juggernaut on the first day.

P.G.T. Beauregard.   Beauregard took command of the Confederate forces at Shiloh after Johnston's death.  Beauregard would be criticised, maybe unfairly, for not driving home the Confederate's Day One advantage and for ordering their retreat on Day Two.

P.G.T. Beauregard.   Beauregard took command of the Confederate forces at Shiloh after Johnston's death.  Beauregard would be criticised, maybe unfairly, for not driving home the Confederate's Day One advantage and for ordering their retreat on Day Two.

P.G.T. Beauregard.   Beauregard took command of the Confederate forces at Shiloh after Johnston's death.  Beauregard would be criticised, maybe unfairly, for not driving home the Confederate's Day One advantage and for ordering their retreat on Day Two.

Ruggles Battery.  After several infantry assaults failed to drive the Federal forces out of the Sunken Road, Confederates amassed cannon from eleven different batteries to bombard their stubborn Union foe.

Ruggles Battery.  After several infantry assaults failed to drive the Federal forces out of the Sunken Road, Confederates amassed cannon from eleven different batteries to bombard their stubborn Union foe.

Ruggles Battery.  After several infantry assaults failed to drive the Federal forces out of the Sunken Road, Confederates amassed cannon from eleven different batteries to bombard their stubborn Union foe.

Benjamin Prentiss.  With many Union soldiers in the Hornet's Nest racing to the rear for safety, roughly 2,300 Union soldiers and general Benjamin Prentiss were captured late in the afternoon of April 6, 1862. Many Confederates believed that this large capture signaled a complete victory for the Confederate army.

Benjamin Prentiss.  With many Union soldiers in the Hornet's Nest racing to the rear for safety, roughly 2,300 Union soldiers and general Benjamin Prentiss were captured late in the afternoon of April 6, 1862. Many Confederates believed that this large capture signaled a complete victory for the Confederate army.

Benjamin Prentiss.  With many Union soldiers in the Hornet's Nest racing to the rear for safety, roughly 2,300 Union soldiers and general Benjamin Prentiss were captured late in the afternoon of April 6, 1862. Many Confederates believed that this large capture signaled a complete victory for the Confederate army.

Don Carlos Buell.  Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell commanded the Army of the Ohio at Shiloh.  Reinforcements from Buell's command allowed the Federal forces to launch a punishing counterattack on the second day at Shiloh.

Don Carlos Buell.  Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell commanded the Army of the Ohio at Shiloh.  Reinforcements from Buell's command allowed the Federal forces to launch a punishing counterattack on the second day at Shiloh.

Don Carlos Buell.  Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell commanded the Army of the Ohio at Shiloh.  Reinforcements from Buell's command allowed the Federal forces to launch a punishing counterattack on the second day at Shiloh.

USS Tyler and USS Lexington.  Armed with 8-inch smoothbores and a few 32-pounders, the Tyler and Lexington, firing from the Tennessee River, helped to disrupt and demoralize Confederate forces attempting to press Grant's "Final Line" position.

USS Tyler and USS Lexington.  Armed with 8-inch smoothbores and a few 32-pounders, the Tyler and Lexington, firing from the Tennessee River, helped to disrupt and demoralize Confederate forces attempting to press Grant's "Final Line" position.

USS Tyler and USS Lexington.  Armed with 8-inch smoothbores and a few 32-pounders, the Tyler and Lexington, firing from the Tennessee River, helped to disrupt and demoralize Confederate forces attempting to press Grant's "Final Line" position.

Henry Halleck.  Despite Grant's resolve on April 6th and his successful counterattack on April 7th, many in the Union high command and in Washington DC took a dim view of his performance at Shiloh. Henry Halleck, one of Grant's chief detractors, arrived on April 11, 1862 and took command of the Union forces.

Henry Halleck.  Despite Grant's resolve on April 6th and his successful counterattack on April 7th, many in the Union high command and in Washington DC took a dim view of his performance at Shiloh. Henry Halleck, one of Grant's chief detractors, arrived on April 11, 1862 and took command of the Union forces.

Henry Halleck.  Despite Grant's resolve on April 6th and his successful counterattack on April 7th, many in the Union high command and in Washington DC took a dim view of his performance at Shiloh. Henry Halleck, one of Grant's chief detractors, arrived on April 11, 1862 and took command of the Union forces.

Union generals Lew Wallace, W.H.L. Wallace, and Benjamin Prentiss were all killed or captured during the battle. Lew Wallace was neither killed nor captured at the Battle of Shiloh.

While the Battle of Antietam is still the single-bloodiest day in American military history, the two-day Battle of Shiloh produced slightly more casualties.  There were 23,100 dead, wounded, captured, and missing at Antietam.  Shiloh produced 23,746 casualties.

Union generals Lew Wallace, W.H.L. Wallace, and Benjamin Prentiss were all killed or captured during the battle. Lew Wallace was neither killed nor captured at the Battle of Shiloh.

While the Battle of Antietam is still the single-bloodiest day in American military history, the two-day Battle of Shiloh produced slightly more casualties.  There were 23,100 dead, wounded, captured, and missing at Antietam.  Shiloh produced 23,746 casualties.

Union generals Lew Wallace, W.H.L. Wallace, and Benjamin Prentiss were all killed or captured during the battle. Lew Wallace was neither killed nor captured at the Battle of Shiloh.

While the Battle of Antietam is still the single-bloodiest day in American military history, the two-day Battle of Shiloh produced slightly more casualties.  There were 23,100 dead, wounded, captured, and missing at Antietam.  Shiloh produced 23,746 casualties.