The Battle of Corinth I (also known as the Siege of Corinth) was a United States Civil War battle fought from April 29, 1862 – June 10, 1862 in Corinth, Mississippi. The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America within the United States of America, between twenty-four mostly northern states of the Union and the Confederate States of America, a coalition of eleven southern states that declared their independence and claimed the right of secession from the... April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (120th in leap years). ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (162nd in leap years), with 204 days remaining. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Corinth is a city located in Alcorn County, Mississippi. ... Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: With God As Our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (popular) Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans February 4, 1861 until captured... Henry Wager Halleck (1815 - 1872) was an American soldier and politician. ... Pierre Gustave Toutant de Beauregard Pierre Gustave Toutant de Beauregard (BO-rih-gahrd) (May 28, 1818 – February 20, 1893), best known as a general for the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, was also a writer, civil servant, and inventor. ... The Battle of Fort Henry was fought February 6, 1862, in western Tennessee, during the American Civil War. ... The Battle of Fort Donelson was fought February 12–16, 1862 in the American Civil War. ... The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was a major battle in the American Civil War, fought April 6–7, 1862, in southwestern Tennessee. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the northern states, popularly referred to as the U.S., the Union, the North, or the Yankees; and the seceding southern states, commonly referred to as the Confederate States of America, the CSA, the Confederacy... April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (120th in leap years). ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (162nd in leap years), with 204 days remaining. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Corinth is a city located in Alcorn County, Mississippi. ...

Following the Union Army victory at the Battle of Shiloh, the Union armies under Major General Henry W. Halleck advanced on the vital rail center of Corinth, Mississippi. Made cautious by the staggering losses at Shiloh, Halleck embarked on a tedious campaign of offensive entrenchment, fortifying after each advance. By May 25, 1862, after moving 5 miles in 3 weeks, Halleck was in position to lay siege to the town. The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ... The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was a major battle in the American Civil War, fought April 6–7, 1862, in southwestern Tennessee. ... Henry Wager Halleck (1815 - 1872) was an American soldier and politician. ... Corinth is a city located in Alcorn County, Mississippi. ... May 25 is the 145th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (146th in leap years). ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Confederate commander General P.G.T. Beauregard saved his army by a hoax. Some of the men were given three days' rations and ordered to prepare for an attack. As expected, one or two went over to the Union with that news. The preliminary bombardment began, and Union forces maneuvered for position. During the night of May 29, the Confederate army moved out. They used the Mobile and Ohio Railroad to carry the sick and wounded, the heavy artillery, and tons of supplies. When a train arrived, the troops cheered as though reinforcements were arriving. They set up dummy Quaker Guns along the defensive earthworks. Camp fires were kept burning, and buglers and drummers played. The rest of the men slipped away undetected, withdrawing to Tupelo, Mississippi. When Union patrols entered Corinth on the morning of May 30, they found the Confederates gone. Pierre Gustave Toutant de Beauregard Pierre Gustave Toutant de Beauregard (BO-rih-gahrd) (May 28, 1818 – February 20, 1893), best known as a general for the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, was also a writer, civil servant, and inventor. ... Guns made from logs used to fool Union troops in such battles as the siege of Petersburg, they were used to fool the enemy into believing you have more troops then you do ... Tupelo is a city located in Lee County, Mississippi. ...

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This article contains public domain text from Reading 1: The Siege of Corinth. Teaching with Historic Places. URL accessed on June 1, 2005. The public domain comprises the body of all creative works and other knowledge—writing, artwork, music, science, inventions, and others—in which no person or organization has any proprietary interest. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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