North America 1862: Battle of Shiloh

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Political map of North America & the Caribbean on 07 Apr 1862 (American Civil War: Battle of Shiloh), showing the following events: Anglo-French arrival in Veracruz; US takes Forts Henry & Donelson; Battle of Hampton Roads; New Mexico Campaign; Peninsula Campaign begins; Battle of Glorieta Pass; Battle of Shiloh.

Moving through Kentucky down the Tennessee River, the US took the fight in the west to the Confederacy. In an attempt to prevent the Union from invading Mississippi, the Confederates launched a surprise attack on advanced columns at Shiloh, only to be beaten back when reinforcements arrived.

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4–8 Jan 1862 Anglo-French arrival in Veracruz ▲

In early January 1862 a British expeditionary force of some 700 marines landed at Veracruz, joining the allied Spanish occupation force that had taken control of the port city in December. A few days later the French also arrived, bringing an additional 3,500 French troops and 4,000 Belgians, all under the command of General Charles de Lorencez. After proclaiming that the allied force was not a conquering army and was only there to resolve Mexico’s outstanding debts, Spanish general Juan Prim opened up negotiations with the Mexican government, which agreed to a conference at Orizaba. in wikipedia

6–16 Feb 1862 US takes Forts Henry & Donelson ▲

Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant captured Forts Henry and Donelson, Tennessee, from the Confederacy. in wikipedia

8–9 Mar 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads ▲

Union and Confederate ships clashed near Hampton Roads, Virginia, including the first fight between ironclads, the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor. Although the Virginia was more heavily armed, the Monitor‘s movable turret proved a more efficient weapon. in wikipedia

13 Mar 1862 New Mexico Campaign ▲

Confederate forces captured Santa Fe, capital of the New Mexico Territory. in wikipedia

17 Mar 1862 Peninsula Campaign begins ▲

Hoping to move quickly and capture the Confederate capital at Richmond, 121,000 Union troops under General George B. McClellan landed on the Virginia peninsula. in wikipedia

26–28 Mar 1862 Battle of Glorieta Pass ▲

Confederate forces pushed Union forces back through Glorieta Pass, New Mexico, but were forced to withdraw due to supply losses. in wikipedia

6–7 Apr 1862 Battle of Shiloh ▲

The loss of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson led the Confederates to retreat back to Corinth, Mississippi, enabling the Union army under Ulysses S. Grant to capture a large area of eastern Tennessee, but also enabling the Confederates to regroup, attacking Grant at Pittsburg Landing. However, in the ensuing Battle of Shiloh, the much larger Union force prevailed. in wikipedia

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