Nathan Bedford Forrest – Page 5 – The Civil War Months

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.

Federal forces advance into Tennessee following the fall of Fort Donelson and seize the first Confederate state capital of the war.

The Confederate try breakout out of the Federal grip around Fort Donelson before deciding on whether or not to surrender.