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The Unknown Civil War--Shiloh Part One: The Tennessee River Campaign

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Digital map closeup of the intersection of U, S state borders for Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The Civil War battle site, Shiloh, is on the border of Tennessee and Mississippi, southwest of Nashville and south of Columbus.

This episode examines the Battle of Shiloh, which took place in April 1862. It was the bloodiest in U.S. history up to that point. Part of "The Unknown Civil War" series. Please note this title contains potentially offensive language. Additionally, topics in this title pertain to the American Civil War and may contain references, phrases, images, or other notions of a sensitive nature.

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Photo of a Civil War-era cannon with a text overlay that reads, "Lee at Gettysburg". History Channel logo is in the bottom right corner.
The Unknown Civil War
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
Digital map closeup of the intersection of U, S state borders for Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The Civil War battle site, Shiloh, is on the border of Tennessee and Mississippi, southwest of Nashville and south of Columbus.
The Unknown Civil War
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
Digital map of the Battle of Shiloh. The Hornet's Nest battle line is in blue, west of the Tennessee River, east of Shiloh Church. Grant's Last Line, also in blue, is behind the Hornet's Nest at the river border. 4 red battle lines southwest of Shiloh Church have arrows extending out and to the middle and edges of the Hornet's Nest battle line.
The Unknown Civil War
Season 2 / Ep 15
46 minutes 14 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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