Battle of Corinth

Dates:

April 29-June 10, 1862

Other Names:

None

Location:

Corinth, Mississippi

Key Individuals Involved in the Battle of Corinth:

Union: Major General Henry W. Halleck
Confederate: General P.G.T. Beauregard

Outcome:

UnionVictory although the Raid ultimately failed Casualties Unknown

Overview of the Battle :

Following the Union victory at Shiloh, the Union armies under Maj. Gen. Henry Halleck advanced on the vital rail center of Corinth. By May 25, 1862, after moving 5 miles in 3 weeks, Halleck was in position to lay siege to the town. The preliminary bombardment began, and Union forces maneuvered for position. On the evening of May 29-30, Confederate commander Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard evacuated Corinth, withdrawing to Tupelo. The Federals had consolidated their position in northern Mississippi.
Source: CWSAC Battle Summaries