As Henry W. Halleck finally prepares to attack the vital railroad town of Corinth, Mississippi, the Confederates pull out to fight another day.
Category: Mississippi
Holding Corinth to the Last Extremity
Henry W. Halleck’s Federal “Grand Army” inches his way toward Confederates under P.G.T. Beauregard at Corinth, forcing Beauregard to decide whether to fight or flee.
Mississippians Refuse to Learn Surrender
The Federal naval squadron of David G. Farragut tries following up its capture of New Orleans by pushing further up the Mississippi River. But they meet unexpected resistance.
The Corinth Campaign Finally Begins
Henry W. Halleck is finally ready to lead his Federal “Grand Army” against the vital railroad center of Corinth, Mississippi.