Battle Of Shiloh Collection

Medical kit in the Civil War, 1860s
Civil War medical kit used in field situations, Shiloh Battlefield. Photograph

Civil War musician playing a banjo
Confederate soldier reenactor playing a banjo in camp, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Sunken Road, Shiloh battlefield
Hornets Nest area of the Sunken Road battlefield, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War artillery reenactors, Shiloh battlefield TN
Confederate artillery reenactors preparing to fire a 12-pounder Napoleon field cannon, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Union troops under General Ulysses S. Grant recapturing artillery during the Battle of Shiloh 1862, American Civil War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

Confederate reenactors on the Shiloh battlefield
Confederate infantry preparing to attack, a living history demonstration at Shiloh battlefield, Tennessee. Photograph

Gen. W. H. L. Wallace s, 2nd Div. Army of the Tenn. 1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Gen. W.H.L. Wallace s, 2nd Div. Army of the Tenn. 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Gen. Grant giving order to Gen. McPherson, 1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Gen. Grant giving order to Gen. McPherson, 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Crescent Regt. of New Orleans in the "Hornets Nest", 1887
Crescent Regt. of New Orleans in the " Hornets Nest", 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

1st Ark. Con. Regt. making a charge in "Hornets Nest", 1887
1st Ark. Con. Regt. making a charge in " Hornets Nest", 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Battle of Shiloh, 1862
1580717 Battle of Shiloh, 1862; (add.info.: Battle of Shiloh April 6th 1862. A roadway possibly Corinth Road, separating the Union forces under the command of General U.S)

The March of Shiloh, 1902. Artist: Frank Feller
The March of Shiloh, 1902. The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburgh Landing, was a major battle of the American Civil War, fought April 6th & 7th, 1862

Battle of Shiloh - April 6th 1862, pub. 1865 (colour litho)
2630671 Battle of Shiloh - April 6th 1862, pub. 1865 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, American Civil War, 6 April 1862. Repulse of the Confederates at the peach orchard. Union General Stephen A Hurlbuts division receiving the combined attack of Johnston

The Battle of Pittsburgh Landing, 1862, (late 19th century). Also known as the Battle of Shiloh, a major battle in the American Civil War, fought in Tennessee on 6-7 April 1862

Charge of General Grant, Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 1862, (1862-1867). Artist: W Ridgway
Charge of General Grant, Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 1862, (1862-1867). Shiloh was a major battle in the Western Theatre of the American Civil War

Civil War knife in a leather sheath
Confederate soldiers bone-handle knife, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Iowa Civil War memorial, Shiloh battlefield
Monument to Iowa troops near Pittsburgh Landing, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

The Battle At Pittsburg Landing Also Known As The Battle Of Shiloh Tennessee 1862

Retreat of the Confederates from Shiloh, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Retreat of the Confederates from Shiloh, (1878). The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburgh Landing, was a major battle of the American Civil War

Wisconsin graves, National Cemetery, Shiloh battlefield
Wisconsin soldiers headstones amid other Union graves, National Cemetery, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Kentucky grave, National Cemetery, Shiloh battlefield
Kentucky cavalry soldiers headstone amid other Union graves, National Cemetery, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Reenactment of a Civil War army camp, Shiloh battlefield
Civil War camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Officers tent at a Confederate encampment, Shiloh battlefield
Confederate camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, TN. Digital photograph

Civil War cavalry sword
Confederate cavalry sabre, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War carbine rifle
Confederate cavalry carbine, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War reenactor soldiers
Confederate reenactors marching from camp, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War artillery reenactment at Shiloh battlefield, TN
Confederate artillery reenactors preparing to fire a 12-pounder Napoleon field cannon, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Minnesota Civil War memorial, Shiloh battlefield
Monument to Minnesota soldiers along the Sunken Road in the Hornets Nest, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Pittsburgh Landing memorial, Shiloh battlefield
Memorial to Union losses at Pittsburgh Landing on the Tennessee River, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Union infantry reenactors firing their rifles at Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph of a living history demonstration on the Shiloh battlefield

Missouri grave, National Cemetery, Shiloh battlefield
Missouri soldiers headstone amid other Union graves, National Cemetery, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Ohio Civil War memorial, Shiloh battlefield
Monument to Ohio soldiers along the Sunken Road in the Hornets Nest, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Union grave, National Cemetery, Shiloh battlefield
US soldiers headstone amid other Union graves, National Cemetery, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

This Civil War painting shows Union and Confederate troops at The Battle of Shiloh. Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburgh Landing, was a major battle of the American Civil War

The Battle at Pittsburgh Landing, engraved by H. B. Hall, 1862 (engraving) (b&w photo)
BAL124514 The Battle at Pittsburgh Landing, engraved by H. B. Hall, 1862 (engraving) (b&w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

EVCW2D-00265
Massey log cabin on the battlefield, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Log cabin, Shiloh, Tennessee
Massey log cabin on the battlefield, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Reenactment of a Confederate encampment, Shiloh battlefield
Confederate camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War artillery, Shiloh battlefield
Artillery on the battlefield at Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War encampment reenactment
Wagons in a Civil War camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Reenactors at a Confederate encampment, Shiloh battlefield
Civil War reenactor ladies visiting a Confederate camp, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War cavalrymans carbine
Closeup of a Confederate cavalry carbine, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War reenactors
Confederate reenactors in camp, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Soldiers tent at a Confederate encampment, Shiloh battlefield
Confederate camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Statue of soldiers on the Confederate Memorial, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Statue of soldiers on the Confederate Memorial, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Confederate Civil War memorial, Shiloh battlefield
Confederate Memorial, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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"Remembering the Battle of Shiloh: A Glimpse into the Civil War Era" In the midst of chaos and bloodshed, brave soldiers fought for their cause at the Battle of Shiloh. As medical kits were desperately sought after in the 1860s, they became a symbol of hope amidst despair. The sight of wounded soldiers being tended to by dedicated medics reminds us of their unwavering commitment to saving lives. Amidst the turmoil, a civil war musician strummed his banjo, providing solace and respite from the horrors that surrounded them. His melodies echoed through time, reminding us that even in times of war, music can heal wounds and uplift spirits. The Sunken Road on Shiloh battlefield stands as a haunting reminder of the fierce battles fought there. It witnessed countless acts of bravery and sacrifice as both Union and Confederate forces clashed relentlessly. Artillery reenactors bring history alive on the very grounds where cannons once thundered during this historic battle in Tennessee. Their dedication to preserving our past allows us to visualize how these weapons shaped warfare during those tumultuous times. Confederate reenactors pay homage to their ancestors who fought valiantly on this hallowed ground. Through their portrayal, we gain insight into what it meant to be part of such a pivotal moment in American history. Generals W. H. L Wallace and Grant stand immortalized in photographs taken years later but forever linked to this battle's legacy. These leaders played crucial roles in shaping events at Shiloh; their orders carried weighty consequences for thousands under their command. The Crescent Regiment from New Orleans found themselves trapped within "Hornets Nest, " an infamous location where courage was tested beyond measure. Their resilience serves as a testament to human endurance amidst overwhelming odds. The 1st Arkansas Confederate Regiment charging fearlessly into "Hornets Nest" showcases raw determination etched onto the faces of these brave soldiers.