Shiloh 1862 The death of innocence

Description
A compact, illustrated account of the first major battle in the Western theatre of the American Civil War.

Shiloh came as a horrifying shock to both the American public and those in arms. For the first time they had some idea of the terrible price that would be paid for the preservation of the Union. On 6 April 1862 General Albert Sidney Johnston caught Grant and Sherman by surprise and very nearly drove them into the River Tennessee, but was mortally wounded in the process. Somehow Grant and Sherman hung on and the next day managed to drive back the hordes of grey-clad rebels.

Featuring battle maps and rich illustrations throughout, James R. Arnold's book explores the plans, the battle itself and its consequences for America.

Table of Contents
Origins of the Campaign
Opposing Commanders
Opposing Armies
Opposing Plans
The Battle
Aftermath
The Battlefield Today
Wargaming Shiloh
Further Reading