All of the following were Union Army objectives leading to the Battle of Shiloh EXCEPT
a. the seizure of major rail lines near the Mississippi-Tennessee border
b. the continued control of major rivers in the South
c. the continued division of the CSA into two theatres of operation
d. the occupation of Memphis
I don't think the answer is d,a, or c, but I'm not sure if b is correct. Thanks for your help!
d. They wanted control of the rail lines out of Memphis, but they achieved that by Attacking near Corinth Mississippi, which was a junction for that rail system.
To determine which option is the correct answer, we need to understand the objectives of the Union Army leading to the Battle of Shiloh and then analyze each option.
The Battle of Shiloh was fought in April 1862 during the American Civil War, between the Union Army under General Ulysses S. Grant and the Confederate Army under General Albert Sidney Johnston. It took place near the Tennessee-Mississippi border.
Now, let's analyze each option:
a. the seizure of major rail lines near the Mississippi-Tennessee border
This option is likely part of the Union Army's objectives leading to the Battle of Shiloh. Controlling major rail lines would enable the Union Army to transport troops, supplies, and equipment efficiently.
b. the continued control of major rivers in the South
This option is a potential objective for the Union Army, as controlling major rivers would allow for transportation and communication advantages. It also disrupts Confederate logistics and supply lines.
c. the continued division of the CSA into two theatres of operation
This option seems unlikely to be an objective of the Union Army leading to the Battle of Shiloh. The division of the Confederate States of America (CSA) into two theaters of operation was more of a strategic decision made by the Union high command, rather than a specific objective for the Battle of Shiloh.
d. the occupation of Memphis
This option is also a possible objective of the Union Army. Memphis was a significant Confederate stronghold and capturing it would have increased control over the Mississippi River.
Based on our analysis, option c. "the continued division of the CSA into two theaters of operation" seems to be the correct answer. This option does not align with the immediate objectives of the Union Army leading to the Battle of Shiloh.
Therefore, the correct answer is c. the continued division of the CSA into two theaters of operation.