Corinth I

Other Name:

Campaign:

Union Penetration Up the Cumberland & Tennessee Ri

Date(s):

February-June 1862

Principal Commanders:

Major General Henry Halleck [US] Brigadier General Pierre Beauregard [CS]

Forces Engaged:

0 total (US 0; CS 0;)

Estimated Casualties:

2000 total (US 1000; CS 1000;)

Description:

Following the Union victory at Shiloh, the Union armies under Maj. Gen. Henry Halleck advanced on the vital rail center of Corinth. By May 25, 1862, after moving 5 miles in 3 weeks, Halleck was in position to lay siege to the town. The preliminary bombardment began, and Union forces maneuvered for position. On the evening of May 29-30, Confederate commander Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard evacuated Corinth, withdrawing to Tupelo. The Federals had consolidated their position in northern Mississippi.

Results:

Union Victory

CWSAC Reference #:

MS016

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