THE BATTLE OF SHILOHBy: XXXXXX XXXXXX

8th grade

The Beginning Battle started on April 6, 1862 In Tennessee Raid was by the Tennessee River

Weather and Terrain Along the Tennessee River North of the Mississippi River Everyday weather

Important leaders and Why Battle Started

Confederates wanted to trap the union troops

General Ulysses Grant P. G. T. Beauregard

Generals in Charge The battle was two days long General Ulysses Grant General Albert Sidney Johnston

Problems Faced Union needed additional troops Confederates General Johnston dead Confederate troops were exhausted

Number of men Union:66,812 troops Confederate:44,699 troops

Weapons Both sides used: Cannons Muskets Rifles

Casualties for Confederates

Total: 13,047 1,754 killed 8,408 wounded 2,885 captured/missing

Casualties for Union Union: Total 10,699 1,728 killed 8,012 wounded 959 captured/missing

Who won the Battle Union victory Confederates retreat

Bibliography http://www.civilwarhome.com/shilohdescription.htm http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/shiloh.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Shiloh