battle of pittsburgh landing

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Definition

Proper noun A major engagement during the American Civil War, fought on April 6-7, 1862, near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. It is historically significant as a costly and pivotal battle that, despite ending in a Confederate withdrawal, was not a decisive Union victory at the time.

Usage

This term is used as a specific historical reference to this particular Civil War battle. * Historians often analyze the Battle of Pittsburgh Landing for its high casualty rates and strategic consequences. * The Battle of Pittsburgh Landing is also widely known by its more common name, the Battle of Shiloh.

Advanced Usage
  • The name "Battle of Pittsburgh Landing" reflects the Union's perspective, named for their disembarkation point on the Tennessee River. The Confederate name for the same engagement is the Battle of Shiloh, after a nearby church.
Variants and Related Words
  • Battle of Shiloh: The most common and widely recognized name for this historical event.
  • Shiloh: A common shorthand reference for the battle.
Synonyms
  • Battle of Shiloh
Noun
  1. the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory

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