You will be discussing the battle of Shiloh. For this battle you will:
- Examine the factors that led to the battle.
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of both the Union and Confederate armies, including the key
commanders. - Present an overview of the battle.
- Present an analysis of the battle's decisive moments and decisions.
There is no word limit for this discussion though it will undoubtedly go beyond the typical 300 words. The
following website has extensive resources on all of the above battles, as do the McPherson and Woodworth
books in your syllabus.
www.civilwarhome.com
Sample Solution