Henry W. Halleck returns his “Grand Army” to three separate armies, with the main objective to be a campaign to seize the key railroad town of Chattanooga.
Tag: Don Carlos Buell
It Is Better to Retreat Than Fight
Henry W. Halleck combines three Federal armies in southwestern Tennessee to start a methodical advance on the vital railroad town of Corinth, Mississippi.
The Battle of Shiloh: Aftermath
Both Federals and Confederates claim victory after a terrible two-day battle, while the shock of such enormous human loss starts to sink in.
The Battle of Shiloh: Day Two
Reinforced Federals launch a counterattack in southwestern Tennessee, and one of the most horrific battles of the war comes to an end.
The Fall of Nashville
Federal forces advance into Tennessee following the fall of Fort Donelson and seize the first Confederate state capital of the war.
Turning Slowly Toward Eastern Tennessee
Don Carlos Buell looks to secure eastern Tennessee for the Federals, but weather and a lack of supplies hamper the mission.