Shiloh, 1862

Set in April 1862, the Battle of Shiloh was a brutal two-day clash in Tennessee that involved nearly 100,000 soldiers and resulted in heavy casualties for both sides. Superbly re-created by author Winston Groom, the narrative highlights key personalities, political tensions, and the intense warfare that foreshadowed the prolonged and devastating Civil War. The story captures the harrowing realities of this pivotal conflict without revealing its ultimate outcomes.