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Civil War Combat, The Hornet's Nest at Shiloh
directed by Jim Lindsay; produced by Jim Lindsay, in Civil War Combat (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2000), 40 mins
Looks in detail at the fiercest fighting at the battle of Shiloh, called the Hornet's nest. What had begun as a surprise 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, t...
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directed by Jim Lindsay; produced by Jim Lindsay, in Civil War Combat (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2000), 40 mins
Description
Looks in detail at the fiercest fighting at the battle of Shiloh, called the Hornet's nest. What had begun as a surprise 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.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jim Lindsay, Tony Jay, 1933-2006
Author / Creator
Jim Lindsay
Date Published / Released
1999, 2000
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Combat
Speaker / Narrator
Tony Jay, 1933-2006
Person Discussed
William Harvey Lamb Wallace, 1821-1862
Topic / Theme
Battles, Post-battle writings, Battle of Shiloh, TN, April 6, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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Unknown Civil War, Shiloh: Part Two: The Battle of Pittsburg Landing
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 48 mins
This was a major battle early in the Civil War: a place where future heroes made grievous mistakes. In the backwoods of Tennessee frightened boys became veteran soldiers and the nation learned the horror of a modern war. This is the story of Shiloh and the fight for Pittsburg Landing.
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 48 mins
Description
This was a major battle early in the Civil War: a place where future heroes made grievous mistakes. In the backwoods of Tennessee frightened boys became veteran soldiers and the nation learned the horror of a modern war. This is the story of Shiloh and the fight for Pittsburg Landing.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas, Stephen Lang, 1952-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Speaker / Narrator
Stephen Lang, 1952-
Person Discussed
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1822-1885, William Tecumseh Sherman, 1820-1891
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military officers, Military casualties, Battle of Shiloh, TN, April 6, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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Unknown Civil War, Shiloh: Part One: The Tennessee River Campaign
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 42 mins
This documentary is about Grant's rise to fame and glory, and the dire mistakes he made that led to the greatest battle in the West. This video also includes interviews with some prominent historians.
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 42 mins
Description
This documentary is about Grant's rise to fame and glory, and the dire mistakes he made that led to the greatest battle in the West. This video also includes interviews with some prominent historians.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1822-1885, Henry Wager Halleck, 1815-1875, Albert Sidney Johnston, 1803-1862, William Tecumseh Sherman, 1820-1891
Topic / Theme
Battles, Generals, Military campaigns, Battle of Shiloh, TN, April 6, 1862, First Battle of Corinth, MS, April 29-May 30, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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