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The Tide Turns at Shiloh
Ok. Johnston planned for a right hook at Shiloh, moving the Northern forces away from their supply point at Pittsburg Landing, and towards the west, into the swampy terrain of Owl and Snake creeks.
Let us assume that that Johnston realized his subordinate Beauregard didn’t have the same dedication to the battle plan that he had, and as such, remained in the rear to direct the reinforcements and let Beauregard move out with the lead units to inspire them.
As such, Polk’s force continued moving on the Confederate right flank, reinforcing Crittenden in the push to drive the Union away from Pittsburg Landing.
By evening of the first day, the Rebels were successful in their attack, pinning and shattering two of the Federal divisions against Owl Creek, and driving back the U.S. forces elsewhere.
During the night, Grant withdraws his remaining forces to the north side of Snake Creek.
Buell arrives with his 15,000 (relatively) fresh troops by (completed by 4 a.m.), and reinforces Grant along their eastern flank.
The two Yankee leaders plan to assault in the morning on their left, and drive the exhausted Confederates away from Pittsburg landing.
Johnston has his own plans though.
Thanks to the reconnaissance provided by Forrest, he knows not only that Buell is on the field, but also that the Yankee right flank (Sherman’s Division) is isolated from the remainder of the Union lines.
He redeploys half of his army to attack Sherman, and turn the Union flank.
In the morning, both sides attack. On the Confederate right, Crittenden and Pope fall back from the weight of the Union advance, but maintain their order.
Sherman, isolated, has his division falter, then rout. He too falls back and reestablishes a defensive position two miles north with the help of the newly arriving division commanded by Crittenden.
The Rebels continue to push this new line back, threatening to turn the Union right.
Buell, fearful of being cut off from his supplies by the Confederate advance, breaks off the main attack to salvage his command.
Grant has no choice but to join in the retreat.
By evening of the second day, the Confederates and Federals are camped outside of Crump’s Landing.
During the night, the Union withdraws north to Savannah. Johnston elects not to pursue with his exhausted troops.
Grant's career suffered in the aftermath of Shiloh.
Henry W. Halleck combined and reorganized his armies, relegating Grant to the powerless position of second-in-command.
Emboldened by the victory at Shiloh, A.S. Johnston diverted Halleck’s glacial advance on Corinth with his invasion of Kentucky in June, 1862.
The Confederate drive through the bluegrass state after the win at Shiloh attracted a large number of local Confederate sympathizers to the ranks.
This additional force was enough so that at the battle of Perryville in September, 1862, Johnston was able to turn a tactical victory into a strategic one.
The twin victories of Perryville and Sharpsburg shocked the Northern electorate in the November elections, providing a large influx of Democratic congressmen inclined towards a peaceful resolution of the bloody conflict.
What is more, thanks to the victories, Britain and France offered to mediate the conflict, and with that diplomatic development, Confederate independence was all but assured.
Ok. Johnston planned for a right hook at Shiloh, moving the Northern forces away from their supply point at Pittsburg Landing, and towards the west, into the swampy terrain of Owl and Snake creeks.
Let us assume that that Johnston realized his subordinate Beauregard didn’t have the same dedication to the battle plan that he had, and as such, remained in the rear to direct the reinforcements and let Beauregard move out with the lead units to inspire them.
As such, Polk’s force continued moving on the Confederate right flank, reinforcing Crittenden in the push to drive the Union away from Pittsburg Landing.
By evening of the first day, the Rebels were successful in their attack, pinning and shattering two of the Federal divisions against Owl Creek, and driving back the U.S. forces elsewhere.
During the night, Grant withdraws his remaining forces to the north side of Snake Creek.
Buell arrives with his 15,000 (relatively) fresh troops by (completed by 4 a.m.), and reinforces Grant along their eastern flank.
The two Yankee leaders plan to assault in the morning on their left, and drive the exhausted Confederates away from Pittsburg landing.
Johnston has his own plans though.
Thanks to the reconnaissance provided by Forrest, he knows not only that Buell is on the field, but also that the Yankee right flank (Sherman’s Division) is isolated from the remainder of the Union lines.
He redeploys half of his army to attack Sherman, and turn the Union flank.
In the morning, both sides attack. On the Confederate right, Crittenden and Pope fall back from the weight of the Union advance, but maintain their order.
Sherman, isolated, has his division falter, then rout. He too falls back and reestablishes a defensive position two miles north with the help of the newly arriving division commanded by Crittenden.
The Rebels continue to push this new line back, threatening to turn the Union right.
Buell, fearful of being cut off from his supplies by the Confederate advance, breaks off the main attack to salvage his command.
Grant has no choice but to join in the retreat.
By evening of the second day, the Confederates and Federals are camped outside of Crump’s Landing.
During the night, the Union withdraws north to Savannah. Johnston elects not to pursue with his exhausted troops.
Grant's career suffered in the aftermath of Shiloh.
Henry W. Halleck combined and reorganized his armies, relegating Grant to the powerless position of second-in-command.
Emboldened by the victory at Shiloh, A.S. Johnston diverted Halleck’s glacial advance on Corinth with his invasion of Kentucky in June, 1862.
The Confederate drive through the bluegrass state after the win at Shiloh attracted a large number of local Confederate sympathizers to the ranks.
This additional force was enough so that at the battle of Perryville in September, 1862, Johnston was able to turn a tactical victory into a strategic one.
The twin victories of Perryville and Sharpsburg shocked the Northern electorate in the November elections, providing a large influx of Democratic congressmen inclined towards a peaceful resolution of the bloody conflict.
What is more, thanks to the victories, Britain and France offered to mediate the conflict, and with that diplomatic development, Confederate independence was all but assured.