Created by Tom Horn on 8 Dec 2009, Last Update on 13 Jan 2010

Siege of Corinth - 29 Apr 1862

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 five miles in three weeks, Halleck was in position to lay siege to the town.

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