Battle of corinth united states history britannica. Corinth is also mentioned in the acts of the apostles as part of the paul the apostles missionary travels. 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. 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.
Robert underwood johnson, clarence clough buell, battles and leaders of the civil war. Contentsshow abbreviations used military rank gen general ltg lieutenant general mg major general bg brigadier general col. American battlefield trusts map of the battle of corinth. Siege of corinth confederate order of battle wikipedia. Rosecrans and confederate major general earl van dorn.
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. 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. 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. Civil war history brief, battle of corinth summary. Hps simulations is proud to announce the release of campaign corinth, a john tiller game. Siege of corinth union order of battle military wiki fandom. 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. A naval battle between the victorious combined forces of corcyra and athens against corinth. Believing that the capture of the strategically important town of corinth would break the union hold on the. Robert underwood johnson, clarence clough buell, battles. 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.
Over the course of the spring and summer, both union and confederate. Sep 21, 2015 a view of the corinth canal taken by a fallschirmjager in 1941. For the second time in the iukacorinth campaign, union maj. The league of corinth is created by philip ii of macedon. Soldiers on both sides had predicted a quick fight. Contentsshow abbreviations used military rank mg major general bg brigadier general col. Sterling prices confederate army of the west marched from baldwyn to ripley where it joined maj. 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. Illinois regiments in the siege of corinth ilgenweb. The union army had approximately 150,000 present for duty.
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. Apr 06, 2011 the second battle of corinth was fought october 34, 1862, in corinth, mississippi. Union troops had believed they would be marching into corinth by may 2, but this had not happened. 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. 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. 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. Defending federal gains in mississippi and west tennessee are federal generals ulysses s. The story of corinth in the civil war, therefore, is a tale of fighting, occupation, and carnage. Siege of corinth union order of battle military wiki. 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. I am pretty sure it is army of the mississippi around the time of the 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. 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.
When he received rosecrans order to attack after some confusion, he ordered his division to pivot to the. 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. 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. Throughout the war, confederate and union troops built miles of earthworks to guard the approaches to corinth from the north, south, east, and west. The following units and commanders of the union army fought at the siege of corinth 29 apr30 may 1862 of the american civil war. 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. I have this order of battle document that i am trying to figure out which battle it is from. Civil war battles of mississippi page 2 legends of america. 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. 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. Union forces had captured the railroad junction and important transportation center at corinth, mississippi in the spring of 1862 after their victory at shiloh. Sitesfacts specific to this historic civil war map are. Jan 08, 2010 the battle of corinth is often referred to as the second battle of corinth.
In addition, the second book of pausanias description of greece is devoted to corinth. Following some deceptive maneuvers, the confederates quietly slipped away to tupelo. Philip of macedonia defeats the greek allied forces of athens, thebes and corinth in the battle of chaironeia. 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. The second battle of corinth board game boardgamegeek. Feb 28, 2012 i have this order of battle document that i am trying to figure out which battle it is from. 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. This sketch depicts general rosecranz and huis staff erecting earthworks during the battle at corinth in order to halt enemy advancement. The original commander, albert sidney johnston, had died in battle, and beauregard, who had replaced him, had not inspired immediate confidence by ordering.
The illinois regiments which took part in the siege of corinth are listed below. 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. Corinth is attacked and brought into the achaean league. Second corinth union order of battle military wiki fandom. May 01, 2012 few civil war books concentrate on a place but the town of corinth is worthy of the treatment. Corinth, an ancient and a modern city of the peloponnese, in southcentral greece. Smiths book is an excellent commemoration of civil war corinth and a worthwhile addition to any civil war library.
Order of battle compiled from the army organization during the battle and reports. Second corinth confederate order of battle the following confederate army units and. Corinth battlefield unit shiloh national military park u. In order to mark and interpret these civil war events, the federal government has taken several steps through the years. The battle at corinth pursuit of the rebels congratulatory order of gen. Van dorn was senior officer and took command of the combined force numbering about 22,000 men. The battle apparently culminated a conflict between the interviewee, whos name is not mentioned on the easily readable sections corinth, athens.
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. 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. Ancient corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 bc. In october 1862, union troops under major general william rosecrans 181998 defeated confederate forces commanded by major general. Jan 08, 2016 dinosaurs and the bible debunking the 7 myths that deny biblical truth series duration. The confederate order of battle is listed separately. The confederate order of battle is shown separately. Siege, battle, occupation is a great read and is a must for the civil war enthusiast. Corinth mg difficulty ultimate general civil war csa. Like their real counterparts, units accumulate fatigue and disorder, and stop working long before they are eliminated by combat. Corinth, second battle of wisconsin historical society.
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. 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. However, the battle that occurred earlier in april and june of 1862 is known as the siege of corinth. The battle at corinth pursuit of the rebels congratulatory. In the years since the civil war, corinth has grown into a small city, but the general landscape has changed little. 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. In works attributed to homer, you may find corinth referred to as ephyre.
Sterling prices confederate army of the west marched to ripley, mississippi where it joined maj. Corps and armies are activated by chitpulls, a simple order system no. 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. Siege of corinth by henry halleck in 1862 historynet. Order of battle compiled from the army organization, return of casualties and reports. Campaign corinth depicts the mississippi front of the vast confederate offensive in the fall of 1862 that culminated in the battle of corinth. 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.
Rosecrans defeated a confederate army, this time one under maj. Second corinth confederate order of battle wikipedia. 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. Van dorn hurled his army at the outer defenses of corinth on the morning of october 3. Order of battle compiled from the army organization during the siege. The following units and commanders of the confederate army fought at the siege of corinth 29 apr30 may 1862 of the american civil war.
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