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Shiloh Timeline

A timeline highlighting the events leading up to the battle of Shiloh.

Howdy

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Campfire

This is an open forum for registered members. Exceptions - no modern day social or political issues, and nothing on slavery, secession, or the causes of the war.

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Events, large and small, famous or not so famous, leading up to the battle of Shiloh.

Fort Henry

Events surrounding Fort Henry, and its role in the Confederate defensive line.

Fort Donelson

Events surrounding Fort Donelson, and it's role in the Confederate defensive line.

Retreat from Kentucky

Focuses on the Confederate retreat from Kentucky and Tennessee into Alabama and Mississippi, and the concentration at Corinth.

Advance to Pittsburg Landing

Focuses on the Union advance up the Tennessee following the breakthrough in Kentucky.

Build-up to the Battle

Generally covers events during the first five days of April 1862.

The Battle of Shiloh

General discussions about the battle itself can go here. You can also choose one of the next two forums below if you wish. Either way is fine.

April 6th

Discuss the first day's battle.

April 7th

Discuss the second day's battle.

Eyewitness Accounts

Participant quotes. Reports, diary entries, letters, etc. Please provide a source for each quote.

Personalities

Post your questions and opinions about some of the many personalities associated with the Shiloh Campaign.

Army of the Tennessee

Talk about the Union Army of the Tennessee here.

Army of the Ohio

Discuss the Union Army of the Ohio here.

Army of the Mississippi

Discuss the Confederate Army of the Mississippi here.

The Union Navy

Discuss the role of the Union Navy in the Shiloh Campaign, going back to the fall of Fort Henry.

Local Civilians

Ever wonder about some of the local folks who lived in the area at the time of the battle? Post your questions, or share your information about them, here.

Aftermath & Impact

Events following Shiloh leading up to the capture of Corinth, Mississippi. You can also discuss the battle's impact on the rest of the war, the lives of the various participants, and the country as a whole.

Artillery

Is there anyone who doesn't like cannons?

Small Arms

Muskets, rifles, hand guns, knives, bayonets

Visiting Shiloh

Post your questions or comments about visiting Shiloh National Military Park

History of the Park

Discuss the history of the park at Shiloh. Placing the markers and monuments, interpreting the fighting, etc.

News About the Park

Updated information on goings-on at the park and surrounding area

2012 Anniversary

2011 Anniversary

2010 Anniversary

2009 Anniversary

2008 Anniversary

2007 Anniversary

Shiloh on the Web

Links to web sites about the campaign, the battle, and the park.

Resources

This forum will be an ongoing development, with information about various primary and secondary sources on Shiloh.

Help With Board Problems

If you're having issues with some aspect of the site, you can post a note about it here. Alternatively, you can use the Personal Message system in your profile to contact the administrator or one of the moderators.