The first 'great and terrible' battle of the Civil War, Shiloh describes the dramatic events of April 6th and 7th, 1862, when a Confederate surprise attack on Ulysses S. Grant's encamped troops launched one of the war's most famous battles. Winston Groom presents a holistic view of the battle, including tactics, biographies of the men involved, and even the battle of commemorative memory afterwards. 441 pages, hardcover with dust jacket.
