The battle of Shiloh, fought over two days in April 1862, was one of the Civil War's bloodiest clashes. Thousands of soldiers on both sides died.

But exactly what happened during those two awful days? Was Union general Ulysses S. Grant a hero? Or did his decisions at Shiloh lead to tragedy? Walk the battlefield in his boots and judge for yourself. You'll need all the information you can get, so use the clues to help you out. The pressure is on. Everyone is waiting for you to act. After all, You're the General.

The Eve of Battle
Saturday, April 5, 1862

"The ball is in motion."
Sunday, April 6, 6 a.m.-noon

Holding the Line
Sunday, April 6, noon-6 p.m.

Darkness and Decision
Sunday, April 6, 6 p.m. to midnight

Conclusion

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