HORNET'S NEST

The photo was taken from Duncan's Field. It was open ground that the Confederate infantry repeatedly tried to cross to drive the Yankees from that position in the trees. They never succeeded, but Prentiss held that position until late in the afternoon when he was forced to surrender due to fire from Ruggles' Battery. The stand in these woods prevented Grant from a possible disaster.

Hysterical Journeyto Historic Places

May 3rd 2013
<strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">DAY ELEVEN: MAY 2, 2013 I had to drive about fifty miles east from Oakland, TN on Hwy 64 this morning before I found an eating place for breakfast. It was called Joe’s Restaurant. Do not go there. The country ham was so salty it left a bad taste in my mouth for two hours. The red eye gravy was just salty pan drippings with no thickeni ... read more

North America » United States » Tennessee » Shiloh Battlefield National Park

Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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