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P. G. T. Beauregard (search for this): chapter 1.46
his combined force, at the suggestion of General Beauregard, was reorganized into three army corps. h General Beauregard second in command. General Beauregard was specially charged with the duty of gd and arranged between Generals Johnston and Beauregard. The country intervening between the oppoall the intervening years, believed that General Beauregard displayed bad judgment in withdrawing tn front of Lick creek. In the meantime, General Beauregard sent his staff officers along the line wne of the bloodiest battles in history. General Beauregard officially stated his loss at 1,720 killd been fought until 2 P. M. Monday, when General Beauregard withdrew from an unprofitable combat. H, Vol. 4.) After 2 P. M. Monday, when General Beauregard withdrew, there was a complete lull in rmy was at Corinth. Generals Johnston and Beauregard met at 1 o'clock on the night of April 2, an 4th of April, whereas Generals Johnston and Beauregard confidently expected that by the night of th[20 more...]
Thomas Hindman (search for this): chapter 1.46
kept up nearly all night. Why the Federal commander did not understand the situation is surely a mystery. Long before day Sunday morning everything was astir and after a hearty breakfast the lines were formed. Hardee's Corps, composed of Hindman's, Cleburne's and Wood's Brigades, numbering 6,789 men, infantry and artillery, augmented by Gladden's Brigade, 2,200 strong—about 8,500 bayonets—formed the first line. The line was formed on the ground where the men had bivouacked. The seconng a flag, dashed forward upon the Yankee lines. The men, animated by his gallant act, rushed to his standard, and drove the enemy pell mell and captured seven stand of colors from Prentiss' Division. On another part of the field Brigadier-General Thomas Hindman, while pressing his brigade forward with undaunted nerve, constantly in front, drew down on him a concentrated fire of the enemy, under which he was severely wounded. After noon the men were worn out, and notwithstanding the enemy
Ruggle (search for this): chapter 1.46
0 bayonets—formed the first line. The line was formed on the ground where the men had bivouacked. The second line was some five hundred yards rearward, and was made up of Bragg's Corps, consisting of Anderson's, Gibson's and Pond's Brigades of Ruggle's Division, and Chalmer's and J. K. Jackson's Brigades of Wither's Division—some 10,000 bayonets. The First Corps, under General Polk, not over 8,500 bayonets, was formed in column of brigades, about a half mile to the rear of Bragg, and was comThose escaping had no heart to return. Next Prentiss' Division was assailed and driven in great confusion. In the mentime three brigades of Sherman's Division, on the left, aroused by the din and uproar, had time to form, but were attacked by Ruggle's Division of Bragg's Corps. Sherman, as has been stated, occupied a formidable position, but he could not stand the impetuous movement of the Confederates, and fell back, leaving six guns on the field. Very soon McClernand came up, but both he
William J. Hardee (search for this): chapter 1.46
d men. The Third Corps, commanded by Major-General Hardee, was formed of three brigades not in dixplained in person to Generals Polk, Bragg and Hardee his plans, and they were directed to put theirr a hearty breakfast the lines were formed. Hardee's Corps, composed of Hindman's, Cleburne's and where General Johnston had camped and watched Hardee's line move forward. Very soon afterward ab. A heavy fog hung low in the woods, and as Hardee's men moved forward they expected to find the ts of Bragg's Corps were mingled with those of Hardee's or Polk's and so on. They camped where they ligence to the corps commander. Reaching Generals Hardee and Breckinridge, he advised them what hi and avoid a conflict with overwhelming odds. Hardee directed him to see General Beauregard at oncencentrate their strength. About 8 o'clock General Hardee had massed his own corps and Withers' Diviofficers led their men most nobly. Said General Hardee, General Chalmers, seizing the color[3 more...]
A. S. Johnston (search for this): chapter 1.46
nel Kelly, he rode to the headquarters of General Johnston to ascertain what was on foot for the nex do. Forrest was a great favorite with General Johnston. He appreciated his work at Fort Donelsogan, and are authentic. About sunrise Generals Johnston and Beauregard, with their staff officers, met near where General Johnston had camped and watched Hardee's line move forward. Very soon aommander was not known until that night. General Johnston was among the great generals of the day. nited States forces. About the time of General Johnston's death, General Bragg applied through hirecord my humble opinion to that end. Had General Johnston lived, the result would have been the samIt was known by the corps commanders that General Johnston desired to attack Saturday, the 5th. Inst the destruction of the Federal army. General Johnston was supremly chagrined that he had been bd, therefore, be found in breastworks. General Johnston gave grave and earnest attention to his v[8 more...]
Albert Sidney Johnston (search for this): chapter 1.46
this day, the afternoon of April 2, that General Johnston decided to attack Grant before Buell, whoisions, could effect a junction with him. General Johnston determined, if possible to take Grant by rrive. General Beauregard coincided with General Johnston, and urged that the operation be attempted at once. General Johnston must have felt the great responsibility which rested upon him, becauso the evidences of the coming tempest. General Johnston depended on being ready to attack on Satuas likewise slow in getting up, although Generals Johnston and Beauregard kept their staff officerscisive battle that day. Thus situated, General Johnston called his corps commanders together and don the enterprise, and earnestly advised General Johnston to return to Corinth. He was satisfied td in trenches and awaiting the attack. General Johnston had depended on the belief of being able dently to the combat, assured of success. A. S. Johnston, General Commanding. As has been stat[8 more...]
Marshall J. Smith (search for this): chapter 1.46
ls and moans sent a thrill of deep sorrow to every heart, but there was no power to relieve them all. During the night the prisoners were collected together at Shiloh Church, near General Beauregard's headquarters. Among them was the Federal General, Prentiss, who, together with his division, had been captured during one of the mighty rushes of the day. A member of the Crescent Regiment informed the writer that Prentiss was captured by that regiment, and he offered his sword to Colonel Marshall J. Smith, who magnanimously stated he would send for an officer of similar rank to Prentiss to receive it, which he did. During the night it rained heavily, but the Confederates, under cover of the Yankee tents, slept, hopefully dreaming of a great victory to-morrow. While they thus reposed, Buell, with four strong divisions, was landing at Pittsburg, and formed for the morrow. He had 25,000 fresh troops to aid the Federals, while on the Confederate side there was not a man who had n
B. F. Cheatham (search for this): chapter 1.46
General Beauregard, was reorganized into three army corps. The First, commanded by Major-General Polk, 10,000 strong, was made up of two divisions, under Major B. F. Cheatham and Brigadier-General Clarke, respectively, of two brigades each. The Second, under Major-General Bragg, was arranged in two divisions also, commanded borps, under General Polk, not over 8,500 bayonets, was formed in column of brigades, about a half mile to the rear of Bragg, and was composed of A. P. Stewart's, Cheatham's, B. R. Johnson's, Stevens' and Russell's Brigades. Breckinridge, with Trabue's, Bowen's and Stratham's Brigades—6,000 bayonets-constituted the reserve. The a on every hand, could be seen supplies, baggage, and equipage. No Oriental army was ever encumbered by a more luxurious and abundant supply. In the meantime, Cheatham's and Clark's Divisions of Polk's Corps were strenuously engaged on the left, where Sherman had gone to try and redeem his losses in the morning. He was driven
Sherman (search for this): chapter 1.46
llowed by three other divisions, commanded by Sherman, Hurlbut, and Prentiss. The Federal force less than two miles of Shiloh Church, where Sherman had his headquarters, what his plans were fordge described was camped the Federal Army. Sherman had three brigades, supported by eighteen gunTo the rear of, and in supporting distance of Sherman, was McClernand's Division, the heroes of Fore mist and trees. Hilderbrand's Brigade of Sherman's Division was the first to receive the attac confusion. In the mentime three brigades of Sherman's Division, on the left, aroused by the din aacked by Ruggle's Division of Bragg's Corps. Sherman, as has been stated, occupied a formidable pos were strenuously engaged on the left, where Sherman had gone to try and redeem his losses in the time, McClernand and McCook on the right, and Sherman and Lew Wallace were opposing Polk. The battpporting columns, they returned to the fray. Sherman had been driven back a mile, where he was re-[4 more...]
M. A. Clark (search for this): chapter 1.46
ctorious Confederates, led by General James R. Chalmers, with his brigade of Mississippians and Jackson's Brigade, speedily assailed Hurlbut with such vehemence that he was swept back like leaves before the wind. By this time the whole front of the Federal encampment was in possession of the Confederates. Everywhere, on every hand, could be seen supplies, baggage, and equipage. No Oriental army was ever encumbered by a more luxurious and abundant supply. In the meantime, Cheatham's and Clark's Divisions of Polk's Corps were strenuously engaged on the left, where Sherman had gone to try and redeem his losses in the morning. He was driven from every position and sent toward the river, until, reaching a lot of ravines with timber-covered banks, he poured a desolating fire into the noble ranks of the Confederates. But, resuming the onset with great spirit, the Confederates drove their enemy nearer the river. W. H. L. Wallace, with his Donelson soldiers, now came into action, an
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