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Which battle did the Confederate Troops surprise Union Troops at dinnertime?
battle of shiloh
Where did Confederate General PT Beauregard make his headquarters at the Battle of Shiloh?
Confederate Major General PT Beauregard used the Shiloh church as his headquarters at the Battle of Shiloh. From there he drew up battle plans for the remainder of the two day battle as his superior officer, General Albert S. Johnston was mortally wounded.
What relative of Confederate General Albert S Johnston was sent to investigate the loss at the Battle of Shiloh?
Confederate Jefferson Davis was surprised with the Confederate defeat at the Battle of Shiloh. Jefferson had been in contact with the now late Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston as they planned their concentration of troops on Union forces in Tennessee. Davis sent one of his aids, Colonel William Johnston to investigate what had happened in the aftermath of Shiloh and ask what plans the Confederate generals in the Western Theater had planned. Davis was seeking a way to recover lost Confederate territory. He sent Colonel Johnston, who happened to be the nephew of the fallen Confederate General Albert S. Johnston.
What were the casualty rates in the Battle of Shiloh?
Union and Confederate forces suffered severe casualties at the Battle of Shiloh. Confederate casualties amounted to 10, 699 and Union casualties were 13, 047. This battle was the bloodiest one in the war at that time in April 1862.
Which general was killed at Shiloh?
Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was killed at Shiloh, shot in the leg and bled to death before any of his staff knew he was badly hurt.
