Rhea Field - Tour Stop #6

Members of the 6th Mississippi in Camp

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington

Quick Facts

Location:

Shiloh National Military Park

Significance:

Civil War Battlefield

Designation:

National Park

Amenities

2 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information

Exposed to converging musket and artillery fire from the Federals defending Shiloh Church early on April 6, Confederate units suffered devastating losses as they struggled across Shiloh Branch. The 6th Mississippi Infantry Regiment alone suffered 70% casualties in less than an hour.