Siege of Corinth
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Battle Dates:
04/29/1862 - 05/30/1862
Other Names:
No other names listed.
Campaign:
Federal Penetration up the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers
CWSAC Priority Level:
Priority I, Class B
3187-3197 Co Road 100, Corinth, MS 38834, USA
Details:
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck [US]; Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard [CS]
Forces Engaged: Department of the Mississippi [US]; Department No. 2 [CS]
Estimated Casualties: Unknown
Description: 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.
Result(s): Union victory, although the raid ultimately failed