About this episode
This episode discusses the Battle of Shiloh and its implications for the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
The Battle of Shiloh starts as an apparent Confederate victory, but the loss of General Johnston and the resulting chaos dooms the South. Meanwhile, in New Orleans, the Anaconda Plan takes hold. Western Civ. 2.0 Free Trial
People in this episode
Host: Adam Walsh
Topics covered
- Civil War
- Battle of Shiloh
- Confederate victory
- Anaconda Plan
- military history
Keywords
- Shiloh
- Civil War
- General Johnston
- Confederate
- Anaconda Plan
- New Orleans
- military strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Anaconda Plan
Places: New Orleans
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