Battle of Shiloh Explained

Battle of Shiloh Explained: April of 1862 one of the most fierce battles of the Civil War occurred in southern Tennessee. The conflict took the Civil War battle to the next level as Americans had never seen a battle on this scale with this number of casualties. Questions below:

1. While the Union had slow progress in the eastern theater of the war, what Union commander was leading troops to victory in the west?
2. Why did Union troops march toward Corinth, Mississippi? Why was it important?
3. The center of the Union line that held strong on the first day of fighting became known as what?
4. Approximately how many total casualties occurred in the battle?
5. Why do you believe this was such an important victory for the Union?

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