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History at Shiloh National Military Park - Tennessee

Tennessee is a gorgeous state.  The rolling hills and green lush foliage of this time of year draw me to return when our schedule relaxes.  We decided to stay at a small Passport America park 4 miles from Savannah, TN and it is a choice for touring the Savannah River Museum, Shiloh National Military Park and Corinth, MS where troops traveled from to join the battle in April, 1862.

Touring the Shiloh National Park is a peaceful and beautiful opportunity to learn more about the events that shaped our great country.  Only One hundred and thirty seven years ago the troops from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa... gathered in the beautiful, peaceful woods to fight for values they held dear.
The video presented by the park service is dated (it is circa 1950's) but the details are embedded in the fabric of the civil war.  The highest ranking military officer ever to die in battle, General Johnston (Confederate), lost his life on the first day of the two day battle.  The losses were great on both sides but the significance of the battle at Shiloh is even greater.  Grant gained the advantage on day two because of the strong resistance put up by the Union soldiers on day one here.  The Confederate leadership believed they had the battle won but Grant turned the tide on day two.

Here is one of Jack's photos of the Shiloh Church near the center of the battle.  Looking at this rebuilt commemoration of the original that was destroyed it is difficult to imagine the sacrifice and terror these young soldiers experienced.  Brave and true, these young Americans believed in their cause and stood up to preserve their values.  Pride of country whether it be North or South was foremost in their minds as they headed off to unknown consequences.

Here are a few more....

We're headed back to complete the tour and take more photos at Shiloh.  I'm not as much of a history buff as Jack but I am really enjoying the serene beauty of the park and the significance of the place in American history.

By the way...Clancy enjoyed Shiloh too...

Happy Trails!

Shiloh National Military Park

This is a preliminary snapshot I took of the park today. We arrived in time to hear the informational video but too late to complete the audio/car tour. We drove part of the tour route to get a feel for this important place in American history and to enjoy the beautiful Tennessee spring afternoon.

We'll be here early tomorrow to complete the entire tour. Happy Trails!