shiloh
Definition
Proper noun 1. A significant battle of the American Civil War: Shiloh refers to a major, bloody battle fought in April 1862 in southwestern Tennessee. It was the first large-scale engagement of the war in the Western theater and resulted in extremely high casualties, shocking both the Union and the Confederacy. While Confederate forces initially attacked, Union forces ultimately held their ground, and the Confederate army withdrew. The battle is not considered a clear tactical victory for either side but demonstrated the war's likely length and severity.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Battle of Shiloh was a turning point in the war, proving it would not end quickly.
- Many historians study the tactics used at Shiloh.
- The Shiloh National Military Park now preserves the battlefield.
Advanced Usage
- "The Shiloh Campaign": Refers to the broader series of military maneuvers and the strategic context leading to and following the Battle of Shiloh.
- The Shiloh Campaign involved complex movements by both Union and Confederate armies.
Variants and Related Words
- Shiloh National Military Park (noun phrase): The historic site in Tennessee that preserves and commemorates the battlefield.
- Pittsburg Landing (proper noun): The specific location on the Tennessee River where much of the Battle of Shiloh took place; the battle is sometimes called the Battle of Pittsburg Landing.
Synonyms
- Battle of Pittsburg Landing: The alternate name for the same historical event.
- The Hornet's Nest (noun phrase, specific to Shiloh): Refers to a key sunken road position that saw intense fighting during the battle, often used metonymically to describe the fiercest part of the conflict at Shiloh.
Related Phrases and Context
- "Bloody Shiloh": A common epithet highlighting the battle's high casualty count.
- The aftermath of Bloody Shiloh forced a grim reassessment of the war's cost.
- "Shocked at Shiloh": A phrase sometimes used to describe the public and military reaction to the battle's unprecedented violence.
- The nation was shocked at Shiloh by the scale of the carnage.
Noun
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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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