Civil War combat. The hornet's nest at Shiloh /
Looks in detail at the fiercest fighting at the battle of Shiloh, called the Hornet's nest. What had begun as a surpise attack by the southern forces who routed the northern troops, was turned around when a small contingent commanded by William Wallace, had his troops hold a wagon road. When th...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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United States :
A & E Television Networks,
©2000.
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| Series: | American history in video.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Looks in detail at the fiercest fighting at the battle of Shiloh, called the Hornet's nest. What had begun as a surpise attack by the southern forces who routed the northern troops, was turned around when a small contingent commanded by William Wallace, had his troops hold a wagon road. When that position fell, the southern general didn't pursue the advantage and was surprised by Grant and fresh troops from Ohio the next day. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 electronic resource (approximately 50 min.)) |