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
- Preservation Priority: