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Because he had been caught off-guard, and his army had nearly been pushed into the Tennessee River. Also, it was the first battle with big casualties, so the North were in shock.

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Although the battle of Shiloh seemed to be a victory for the north why was the apparent winner general grant highly criticized?

General Grant was criticized for the Battle of Shiloh Church because of how many casualties there were during the battle. There were reports that General Grant had been drunk during the first part of the battle.


Although the Battle of Shiloh Church seemed to be a victory for the North why was the apparent winner General Grant highly criticized?

General Grant was criticized for the Battle of Shiloh Church because of how many casualties there were during the battle. There were reports that General Grant had been drunk during the first part of the battle.


Although the battle of Shiloh seem to be victory for the north why was the apparent when are General Grant highly criticized?

He was criticised for letting the enemy take him by surprise on the first day. But the outcome was a Union win, with the death of an outstanding Confederate general, and overall Grant gained credibility.


What mistake did grant make at Shiloh?

General US Grant was taken by surprise at the Battle of Shiloh. Even with the surprise, the outcome of the battle was a Union victory.


What was Ulysses S. Grant involvement in Shiloh?

General Grant was one of the Union Generals in the Battle of Bloody Shiloh.


Who were the two generals in Shiloh?

general grant and general Johnson


Who was the union general in command at the Battle of Shiloh?

Grant commanded the Federal forces at Shiloh.


What general was briefly relieved of command after the Battle of Shiloh?

general grant


Who was the northern general at the battle at Shiloh?

U.S. Grant.


Is Ulysses S. Grant a union general at Shiloh?

ANSWER Yes, he was the Commander of the Union Army at Shiloh.


Who commanded union forces at Shiloh Tennessee and was criticized after that battle for the high number of casualties suffered by the army?

Ulyssess. Grant


Who was the general of the union of the Battle of Shiloh?

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