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Logistics Wins the Day Driving Tour
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Join Park Ranger Anthony Killion on Saturday, May 17th for an immersive driving tour titled “Logistics Wins the Day” at Shiloh National Military Park. This unique three-hour event will delve into the strategic complexities following the intense April 1862 Battle of Shiloh, where a staggering 23,746 Americans were casualties amid the rugged Tennessee landscape.
As the dust settled in the aftermath of the battle, the Confederate Army had not accomplished their goal to regain lost ground in western Tennessee while delivering a decisive blow to their adversaries. For the United States Army licking their wounds at Pittsburg Landing, the critical objective remained the capture of the railroad crossing at Corinth, Mississippi.
Ranger Anthony will guide the caravan from Pittsburg Landing along the Tennessee River to the strategic rail crossover in Corinth, featuring select stops that highlight the significant terrain over which the Siege of Corinth unfolded. Attendees will learn how Union logistics played a vital role in supporting the advance towards Corinth, and what pivotal events took place during the siege itself.
As the tour progresses, participants will have the opportunity to explore the defensive strategies employed by both armies and the skillful Confederate withdrawal that occurred right under Union observation.
Important Information for Participants:
Reservations: The program is limited to 10 vehicles. Advanced reservations are required. Please call the Shiloh Visitor Center at (731) 689-5696 to secure your spot.
Preparation: Attendees are encouraged to bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. Be prepared for a short walk of up to 400 yards over uneven terrain.
Meeting Point: The tour will commence at 9:00 a.m. at Pittsburg Landing, located near the Shiloh Visitor Center, and will conclude in downtown Corinth at 12:00 p.m.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore one of the Civil War's most significant campaigns with Ranger Anthony Killion. For more information, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/shil or call the visitor center at 731-689-5696.
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Shiloh Park Collection