However, reinforcements from Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio and the mortal wounding of Albert Sidney Johnston, which forced P.T. Beauregard to take full command mid-battle, spelled defeat for the southern forces.
Because Grant chose to drill his men rather than fortify the positions here, the Army of the Mississippi initially routed several units. However, reinforcements from Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio and the mortal wounding of Albert Sidney Johnston, which forced P.T. Beauregard to take full command mid-battle, spelled defeat for the southern forces. For 10 points—name this battle of April 6th and 7th, 1862, in Tennessee.
Because Grant chose to drill his men rather than fortify the positions here, the Army of the Mississippi initially routed several units.
Battle of {Shiloh} [or Battle of {Pittsburg Landing}]