Bloody PondThe Battle of Shiloh was, at its time, the bloodiest conflict this nation had seen. The beautiful spring woods, fields, and orchards were transformed ... [click for more]
Grant’s Last LineThe first day of fighting had been disastrous for General Grant's Union Army of the Tennessee. At daybreak the Confederates surprised many of the Fede... [click for more]
Invasion of the Union CampsAs the sun rose, Union soldiers camped here and at nearby sites looked forward to a peaceful and leisurely Sunday. A flood of Rebel infantry, however,... [click for more]
Ruggles’ BatteriesAfter six hours of bloody fighting here, it became evident that Confederate infantry alone would not break the strong Union defenses along the Sunken ... [click for more]
Surrender of the Hornets’ NestIn the woods to the right and behind you lay the heart of the Hornets' Nest, where Union infantry and artillery held out eight hours against the Confe... [click for more]
The Peach OrchardThis was the scene of intense fighting on Sunday afternoon as Federal troops stubbornly resisted Confederate charges through the peach trees. Peach bl... [click for more]
