Union troops had believed they would be marching into corinth by may 2, but this had not happened. In october 1862, union troops under major general william rosecrans 181998 defeated confederate forces commanded by major general. The corinthian war 395386 bc saw the spartans, with eventual persian aid, defeat an alliance of thebes, corinth, argos and athens and apparently remain the dominant power on mainland greece. The fall of corinth was soon followed by the fall of fort pillow and memphis on the mississippi river, leaving only vicksburg as the main confederate hold on the river. The following units and commanders of the union army fought at the siege of corinth 29 apr30 may 1862 of the american civil war. The union army had approximately 150,000 present for duty.
The remains of the ancient city lie about 50 miles 80 km west of athens, at the eastern end of the gulf of corinth, on a terrace some 300 feet 90 metres above sea level. This sketch depicts general rosecranz and huis staff erecting earthworks during the battle at corinth in order to halt enemy advancement. The siege of corinth also known as the first battle of corinth was an american civil war battle fought from april 29 to may 30, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. The confederate order of battle is shown separately.
May 01, 2012 few civil war books concentrate on a place but the town of corinth is worthy of the treatment. Jan 08, 2010 the battle of corinth is often referred to as the second battle of corinth. The illinois regiments which took part in the siege of corinth are listed below. The battle apparently culminated a conflict between the interviewee, whos name is not mentioned on the easily readable sections corinth, athens. Rosecrans and confederate major general earl van dorn.
Philip of macedonia defeats the greek allied forces of athens, thebes and corinth in the battle of chaironeia. Civil war battles of mississippi page 2 legends of america. Robert underwood johnson, clarence clough buell, battles. The confederate order of battle is listed separately. Hps simulations is proud to announce the release of campaign corinth, a john tiller game. Corinth is the name of an ancient greek polis citystate and nearby isthmus that lent its name to a set of panhellenic games, a war, and a style of architecture. Second corinth union order of battle the following union army units and commanders fought in the battle of corinth of the american civil war on october 3 and 4, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Corinth battlefield unit shiloh national military park u. Apr 21, 2014 three days after the battle, mummius entered the defenseless city of corinth, and ordered it to be plundered and destroyed by fire. Civil war history brief, battle of corinth summary. Corps and armies are activated by chitpulls, a simple order system no. American battlefield trusts map of the battle of corinth. However, the battle that occurred earlier in april and june of 1862 is known as the siege of corinth. Battle of corinth october 34, 1862 also referred to as the second battle of corinth, this skirmish took place in alcorn county, mississippi under union commander major general william s.
The battle at corinth pursuit of the rebels congratulatory order of gen. A naval battle between the victorious combined forces of corcyra and athens against corinth. Like their real counterparts, units accumulate fatigue and disorder, and stop working long before they are eliminated by combat. Campaign corinth depicts the mississippi front of the vast confederate offensive in the fall of 1862 that culminated in the battle of corinth. Soldiers on both sides had predicted a quick fight.
Ancient corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 bc. Included are what appears to be detailed order of battle information and other details of military method concerning a great battle that apparently occurred outside of the ancient city of corinth. The second battle of corinth which, in the context of the american civil war, is usually referred to as the battle of corinth, to differentiate it from the siege of corinth earlier the same year was fought october 34, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Second corinth union order of battle military wiki fandom. The first 100 pages are devoted to hallecks siege, representing the first serious study of one of the unions largest offensives, strategically important but forgotten due to there being no major battle. Corinth, however, would prove to be old brains one and only experience of command in the field, and from his desk in washington he strove ever after to avoid responsibility for any offensive movements. Siege of corinth union order of battle military wiki. Contentsshow abbreviations used military rank gen general ltg lieutenant general mg major general bg brigadier general col.
Corinth is also mentioned in the acts of the apostles as part of the paul the apostles missionary travels. The story of corinth in the civil war, therefore, is a tale of fighting, occupation, and carnage. Rosecrans defeated a confederate army, this time one under maj. It is located in the northeast corner of mississippi near the tennessee border, 22 miles southwest of pittsburg landing, on the tennessee river, where on april 67, 1862, the terrible battle of shiloh was fought. Jul 11, 2012 the siege of corinth also known as the first battle of corinth was an american civil war battle fought from april 29 to may 30, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Sterling prices confederate army of the west marched to ripley, mississippi where it joined maj. Corinth mg difficulty ultimate general civil war csa. At the corinth canal on april 25 german paratroopers were tasked with seizing the bridge that spanned the deep ship canal dividing the north and south peloponnese. Illinois regiments in the siege of corinth ilgenweb. The second battle of corinth which, in the context of the american civil war, is usually referred to as the battle of corinth, to differentiate it from the siege of corinth earlier the same year. Robert underwood johnson, clarence clough buell, battles and leaders of the civil war. For the second time in the iukacorinth campaign, union maj.
Sep 21, 2015 a view of the corinth canal taken by a fallschirmjager in 1941. Siege of corinth by henry halleck in 1862 historynet. Siege of corinth union order of battle military wiki fandom. Throughout the war, confederate and union troops built miles of earthworks to guard the approaches to corinth from the north, south, east, and west. Second corinth confederate order of battle the following confederate army units and commanders fought in the second battle of corinth of the american civil war on october 3 and 4, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Feb 28, 2012 i have this order of battle document that i am trying to figure out which battle it is from. In addition, the second book of pausanias description of greece is devoted to corinth. The battle of corinth page includes history articles, battle maps, recommended books, and the latest preservation news for this important 1862 civil war battle in mississippi. Order of battle compiled from the army organization, return of casualties and reports. The battle at corinth pursuit of the rebels congratulatory. Over the course of the spring and summer, both union and confederate. Corinth is attacked and brought into the achaean league.
In the years since the civil war, corinth has grown into a small city, but the general landscape has changed little. The following units and commanders of the confederate army fought at the siege of corinth 29 apr30 may 1862 of the american civil war. Corinth, an ancient and a modern city of the peloponnese, in southcentral greece. In order to mark and interpret these civil war events, the federal government has taken several steps through the years. The second battle of corinth board game boardgamegeek. The weather turned briefly hot and dry, and the army began a siege of corinth what one soldier termed the first epistle to the corinthians.
The battle of corinth page includes history articles, battle maps, recommended books, and the latest preservation news for this important 1862 civil war battle in. Van dorn hurled his army at the outer defenses of corinth on the morning of october 3. The game uses the divisional system for american civil war operations introduced in hampton newsomes at all hazards for a very small and quick simulation of the twoday 2nd battle of corinth. The following union army units and commanders fought in the battle of corinth of the american civil war on october 3 and 4, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Jan 08, 2016 dinosaurs and the bible debunking the 7 myths that deny biblical truth series duration. Battle of corinth battle of corinth, october 34, 1862, in the american civil war, a battle that ended in a decisive victory of union forces over confederate forces in northeastern mississippi. When he received rosecrans order to attack after some confusion, he ordered his division to pivot to the. The following confederate army units and commanders fought in the second battle of corinth of the american civil war on october 3 and 4, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Battle of corinth united states history britannica. Corinth, second battle of wisconsin historical society. Aside from the fact that two battles were fought there, the strategic importance of corinth in the civil war cannot be stressed enough for both the confederate and. Following some deceptive maneuvers, the confederates quietly slipped away to tupelo. The original commander, albert sidney johnston, had died in battle, and beauregard, who had replaced him, had not inspired immediate confidence by ordering.
Battle of corinth, october 34, 1862, in the american civil war, a battle that ended in a decisive victory of union forces over confederate forces in northeastern mississippi. The siege of corinth also known as the first battle of corinth was an american civil war engagement lasting from april 29 to may 30, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Defending federal gains in mississippi and west tennessee are federal generals ulysses s. The league of corinth is created by philip ii of macedon. Apr 06, 2011 the second battle of corinth was fought october 34, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Van dorn was senior officer and took command of the combined force numbering about 22,000 men. Order of battle compiled from the army organization during the siege.
Believing that the capture of the strategically important town of corinth would break the union hold on the. I am pretty sure it is army of the mississippi around the time of the battle of corinth. Smiths book is an excellent commemoration of civil war corinth and a worthwhile addition to any civil war library. Sep 26, 2016 the corinth battlefield unit contains 14 historic sites associated with the siege, battle and occupation of corinth, ms, during the civil war. Second corinth confederate order of battle the following confederate army units and. In works attributed to homer, you may find corinth referred to as ephyre. Contentsshow abbreviations used military rank mg major general bg brigadier general col. A collection of union forces under the overall command of major general henry halleck engaged in a monthlong siege of the city, whose confederate occupants were commanded by general p. Sterling prices confederate army of the west marched from baldwyn to ripley where it joined maj. Battle of corinth, october 34, 1862, in the american civil war, a battle that ended in a decisive victory of union forces over confederate forces in northeastern. I have this order of battle document that i am trying to figure out which battle it is from. Second corinth confederate order of battle wikipedia. Order of battle compiled from the army organization during the battle and reports.
Corinth is also the setting for several other episodes from greek mythology such as theseus hunt for the wild boar, jason settled there with medea after his adventures looking for the golden fleece, and there is the myth of arion the reallife and gifted kithara player and resident of corinth who was rescued by dolphins after being. Sitesfacts specific to this historic civil war map are. Siege, battle, occupation is a great read and is a must for the civil war enthusiast. Union forces had captured the railroad junction and important transportation center at corinth, mississippi in the spring of 1862 after their victory at shiloh.
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