Battle of Shiloh Johnston needed to strike Grant at Pittsburg Landing before the two Federal armies could unite.

Battle of Shiloh Aware of Grant's location and strength—and that more Yankees were on the way—Johnston originally planned to attack the unfortified Union position on April 4, but weather and other logistical concerns delayed the attack until April 6.

Battle of Shiloh The Confederate's morning assault completely surprised and routed many of the unprepared Northerners.

Battle of Shiloh By afternoon, the a few stalwart bands of Federals established a battle line along a sunken road, known as the “Hornets Nest.”

Battle of Shiloh The Rebels pounded the Yankees with artillery, and ultimately surrounded them. Later in the day Federals established a defensive line covering Pittsburg Landing, anchored with artillery and strengthened by the arrival of Buell’s men.

Battle of Shiloh The Confederates had successfully driven the Yankees back. Fighting continued until dark, but the Federals held with a significant blow to the Confederates on April 6. Gen. Johnston had been mortally wounded that day and command of the Rebels fell to Gen. Beauregard.

Battle of Shiloh With the addition of Buell's men, the Federal force of around 40,000 outnumbered Beauregard’s army of fewer than 30,000.

Battle of Shiloh Beauregard, however, was unaware of Buell’s arrival. Therefore, when William Nelson’s division of Buell’s army launched an attack at 6:00 am on April 7, Beauregard immediately ordered a counterattack.

Battle of Shiloh Though Beauregard's counter attack was initially successful, Union resistance stiffened and the Confederates were compelled to fall back and regroup.

Battle of Shiloh Beauregard ordered a second counterattack, which halted the Federals' advance but ultimately ended in stalemate.

Battle of Shiloh Beauregard realized he was outnumbered and, having already suffered tremendous casualties, broke contact with the Yankees to began a retreat to Corinth.

Battle of Shiloh Gen Beauregard would encounter shelling from Union boats on the river which would hasten his retreat to Corinth.

Battle of Shiloh- Pittsburg Landing After the Unions narrow victory at Shiloh, they would gain control of Corinth on 30 May 1862. Memphis fell to the Union on 6 June 1862 and it seemed the North was well on its way to controlling the Mississippi River.

Battle of Shiloh- Pittsburg Landing Total Union Soldiers engaged- 65,000 Soldiers Total Confederates engaged- 45,000 Soldiers Total Soldiers engaged- 110,000 Americans Union Casualties- 13,000 Soldiers Confederate Casualties- 10,000 Soldiers Total Casualties- 23,000 Americans

Fall of New Orleans A few weeks after Shiloh, the North won another important victory. 25 April 1862 Union naval forces under Adm. David Faragut captured New Orleans, the largest city in the South.

Fall of New Orleans Adm. Faragut had grown up in the South, but remained loyal to the Union. With the capture of New Orleans near the mouth of the Mississippi River, this meant the Confederacy could no longer use the Mississippi River to ship goods to sea.

Fall of New Orleans With the Capture of New Orleans this gave the Union troops almost total control of the Mississippi River.