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Battle of Shiloh

1862 Tennessee Feldschlacht

Title: Battle of Shiloh / Thulstrup.
Abstract/medium: 1 print : chromolithograph.

Title: Battle of Shiloh / Thulstrup. Abstract/medium: 1 print : chromolithograph.

Author: Thure de ThulstrupLicense:PD
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Illustration of the Battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War by L. Prang & Co.

Illustration of the Battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War by L. Prang & Co.

Author: Thure de Thulstrup / Adam CuerdenLicense:PD
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Battle of Pittsburg Landing

Battle of Pittsburg Landing

Author: Darley "and other fine artists"License:PD
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Title: Battle of Pittsburgh, Tenn. April 7th 1862
Abstract/medium: 1 print : lithograph.

Title: Battle of Pittsburgh, Tenn. April 7th 1862 Abstract/medium: 1 print : lithograph.

Author: Currier & Ives.License:PD
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Title: Battle of Shiloh - April 6th 1862 / Cosack & Co. Lith. Buffalo & Chicago.
Abstract/medium: 1 print : chromolithograph ; 67.4 x 94.8 cm (sheet). Summary: Print shows a roadway, possibly Corinth Road, separating the Union forces under the command of General U.S. Grant, on the right, and the Confederate forces on the left; in a shattered building, in the midst of the fighting, stands a "McCormick Harvester & Twine Binder", untouched by the cannon and musket fire. This advertising print copies a portion of Théophile Poilpot's painted panorama.

Title: Battle of Shiloh - April 6th 1862 / Cosack & Co. Lith. Buffalo & Chicago. Abstract/medium: 1 print : chromolithograph ; 67.4 x 94.8 cm (sheet). Summary: Print shows a roadway, possibly Corinth Road, separating the Union forces under the command of General U.S. Grant, on the right, and the Confederate forces on the left; in a shattered building, in the midst of the fighting, stands a "McCormick Harvester & Twine Binder", untouched by the cannon and musket fire. This advertising print copies a portion of Théophile Poilpot's painted panorama.

Author: Cosack & Co., lithographer; Poilpot, Théophile François Henri, 1848-1915, artist; McCormick Harvesting Machine Company.License:PD
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File name: 07_11_000967
Title: Battle of Shiloh - Proof of Black Stone
Creator/Contributor: L. Prang & Co. (publisher)
Date issued: 1861-1897 (approximate)
Copyright date: 
Physical description note: 
Genre: Chromolithographs
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: No known restrictions

Flickr data on 2011-08-05:

Camera: Sinar AG Sinarback 54 FW, Sinar m
License: CC BY 2.0
User: Boston Public Library BPL

File name: 07_11_000967 Title: Battle of Shiloh - Proof of Black Stone Creator/Contributor: L. Prang & Co. (publisher) Date issued: 1861-1897 (approximate) Copyright date: Physical description note: Genre: Chromolithographs Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department Rights: No known restrictions Flickr data on 2011-08-05: Camera: Sinar AG Sinarback 54 FW, Sinar m License: CC BY 2.0 User: Boston Public Library BPL

Author: L. Prang & Co. (publisher)License:PD
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File name: 07_11_000969
Title: Battle of Shiloh 
Creator/Contributor: L. Prang & Co. (publisher)
Date issued: 1861-1897 (approximate)
Copyright date: 
Physical description note: 
Genre: Chromolithographs
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: No known restrictions

Flickr data on 2011-08-05:

Camera: Sinar AG Sinarback 54 FW, Sinar m
License: CC BY 2.0
User: Boston Public Library BPL

File name: 07_11_000969 Title: Battle of Shiloh Creator/Contributor: L. Prang & Co. (publisher) Date issued: 1861-1897 (approximate) Copyright date: Physical description note: Genre: Chromolithographs Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department Rights: No known restrictions Flickr data on 2011-08-05: Camera: Sinar AG Sinarback 54 FW, Sinar m License: CC BY 2.0 User: Boston Public Library BPL

Author: L. Prang & Co. (publisher)License:PD
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Title: Battle of Shiloh. Recapture of artillery by a portion of Gen. Rosseau's command.

Title: Battle of Shiloh. Recapture of artillery by a portion of Gen. Rosseau's command.

Author: Johnson, Fry and Company after a painting by ChappelLicense:PD
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Title: Battle of Shiloh. The gunboats Tylor [i.e. Tyler] and Lexington supporting the national troops
Physical description: 1 print : lithograph, tinted.

Notes: Sketched by A.E. Mathews, 31st Regt. O.V.U.S.A.; This record contains unverified data from P&AGA catalog and PGA shelflist cards.; Associated name on shelflist card: Middleton, Strobridge & Co.

Title: Battle of Shiloh. The gunboats Tylor [i.e. Tyler] and Lexington supporting the national troops Physical description: 1 print : lithograph, tinted. Notes: Sketched by A.E. Mathews, 31st Regt. O.V.U.S.A.; This record contains unverified data from P&AGA catalog and PGA shelflist cards.; Associated name on shelflist card: Middleton, Strobridge & Co.

Author: Popular Graphic ArtsLicense:PD
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Stamp commemorating Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War

Stamp commemorating Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War

Author: Bureau of Engraving and Printing; Designed by Noel Sickle.License:PD
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Roby F. Evans, personnel security specialist for the 412th TEC, displays his Civil War period era lap desk with ink wells and quill pens.  He received the gift from his wife for Valentine's Day.  Evans is a participating in the reenactment of the Battle of Shiloh, March 31, 2012.

Roby F. Evans, personnel security specialist for the 412th TEC, displays his Civil War period era lap desk with ink wells and quill pens. He received the gift from his wife for Valentine's Day. Evans is a participating in the reenactment of the Battle of Shiloh, March 31, 2012.

Author: Spc. Amber HoyLicense:PD
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This is an assessment of General Beauregard's situation at the end of the first day of fighting of the Battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War. Sources are mostly "Shiloh" by Larry J. Daniel. Smaller contributions are from "Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862", by O. Edward Cunningham; and "Battle Cry of Freedom" by James McPherson. Specific pages are Daniel p. 251, 254, 256, 256, 265, 227, 263, and 251. Cunningham p. 325. Also Daniel p. 251, 251, 251, 232 & 251, 250, 250, and 112. Also McPherson p. 412. Also Daniel p.262.

This is an assessment of General Beauregard's situation at the end of the first day of fighting of the Battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War. Sources are mostly "Shiloh" by Larry J. Daniel. Smaller contributions are from "Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862", by O. Edward Cunningham; and "Battle Cry of Freedom" by James McPherson. Specific pages are Daniel p. 251, 254, 256, 256, 265, 227, 263, and 251. Cunningham p. 325. Also Daniel p. 251, 251, 251, 232 & 251, 250, 250, and 112. Also McPherson p. 412. Also Daniel p.262.

Author: TwoScarsUpLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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This is an assessment of Major General Grant's situation at almost noon on the first day of fighting of the Battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War. Sources are "Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862", by O. Edward Cunningham; and "Shiloh" by Larry J. Daniel. Specific pages are Cunningham pages 236, 247, 247, and 238. Daniel pages 202-203. Cunningham p. 201-202, 241, 208, 208, 211-212, 211-212. Daniel p. 174. Cunningham p.160, 160, 316.

This is an assessment of Major General Grant's situation at almost noon on the first day of fighting of the Battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War. Sources are "Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862", by O. Edward Cunningham; and "Shiloh" by Larry J. Daniel. Specific pages are Cunningham pages 236, 247, 247, and 238. Daniel pages 202-203. Cunningham p. 201-202, 241, 208, 208, 211-212, 211-212. Daniel p. 174. Cunningham p.160, 160, 316.

Author: TwoScarsUpLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Title: Casualties at Shiloh
Abstract/medium: 1 drawing : watercolor ; sheet 33 x 51 cm.

Title: Casualties at Shiloh Abstract/medium: 1 drawing : watercolor ; sheet 33 x 51 cm.

Author: Metzner, Adolph, artistLicense:PD
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Confederate War Memorial for the Battle of Shilo

Confederate War Memorial for the Battle of Shilo

Author: Kozman99License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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ConfederateChargeShiloh

ConfederateChargeShiloh

Author: UnknownLicense:PD
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"ON DECORATION DAY" Political cartoon. A young boy and a young girl are in a graveyard with tombs of soldiers killed in the American Civil War. Caption: "You bet I'm goin' to be a soldier, too, like my Uncle David, when I grow up."

"ON DECORATION DAY" Political cartoon. A young boy and a young girl are in a graveyard with tombs of soldiers killed in the American Civil War. Caption: "You bet I'm goin' to be a soldier, too, like my Uncle David, when I grow up."

Author: John T. McCutcheonLicense:PD
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The Battle of Shiloh from Deeds of Valor; how America's heroes won the Medal of Honor, published in 1901.

The Battle of Shiloh from Deeds of Valor; how America's heroes won the Medal of Honor, published in 1901.

Author: Paul WilhelmiLicense:PD
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(Original text: Photo taken by Sydney Poore)

(Original text: Photo taken by Sydney Poore)

Author: FloNight at English Wikipedia (Original text: Sydney Poore)License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Detail on front of George W Johnson's grave

Detail on front of George W Johnson's grave

Author: Sydney PooreLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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"The battle of Pittsburg Landing—Retreat of Dressel's battery, Capt. Timony, centre of national position, Sunday morning, April 6—five men and 48 horses killed.—Sketched by our special artist, Mr. H. Lovie." Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1862 May 17.

"The battle of Pittsburg Landing—Retreat of Dressel's battery, Capt. Timony, centre of national position, Sunday morning, April 6—five men and 48 horses killed.—Sketched by our special artist, Mr. H. Lovie." Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1862 May 17.

Author: Engraver unknown, after sketch by Henry LovieLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Brutal war of attrition; Grant secured victory despite high losses.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Union victory.

United States

  • Commander: Ulysses S. Grant
  • Strength: ca. 66.000
  • Casualties: ca. 13.000

Confederate States

  • Commander: A.S. Johnston †
  • Strength: ca. 44.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.700

Strategic Context

Control over the Mississippi Valley and railroads.

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