Both Federals and Confederates claim victory after a terrible two-day battle, while the shock of such enormous human loss starts to sink in.
Tag: Don Carlos Buell
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.
A Day for a Demonstration
Abraham Lincoln’s repeated requests for Federal forces to launch an invasion of eastern Tennessee continue to go unheeded, causing great frustration.
The Federal Stalemate in the Western Theater
Abraham Lincoln tries to coordinate action in the Western Theater, but his generals are reluctant to comply.