Talk With History
Victory at Shiloh
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Hosts Scott and Jenn recount the harrowing events of the Battle of Shiloh fought on April 6th and 7th, 1862. They discuss the initial surprise Confederate attack on Union forces at Pittsburgh Landing, Tennessee, led by General Albert Sidney Johnston, the staunch Union resistance at the Hornet's Nest, and the arrival of Major General Don Carlos Buell's reinforcements that turned the tide.
The episode delves into the strategic importance of Shiloh, its brutal casualties, and the pivotal roles played by notable figures such as Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Nathan Bedford Forrest.
00:00 Shiloh
00:03 The Battle of Shiloh Begins
04:07 Introduction to Talk With History
04:26 Discussing the Significance of Shiloh
05:09 Union and Confederate Strategies
07:04 The Duality of Shiloh and Pittsburgh Landing
09:04 Grant and Sherman's Tactical Movements
12:00 Confederate Offensive and Union Defense
17:06 The Hornet's Nest: A Legendary Defense
18:20 The Hornet's Nest: Wallace's Stand
20:09 Confederate Exhaustion and Beauregard's Blunder
21:24 Union Reinforcements Arrive
22:08 Grant's Determination and the 6 AM Offensive
23:23 Sherman's Close Calls and Johnston's Death
25:04 Nathan Bedford Forrest's Daring Escape
27:53 The Aftermath of Shiloh
29:21 Reflecting on the Battle's Legacy
31:47 Shiloh Ends
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