Old Glory
The American flag flying high at the main entrance to the Shiloh National Military Park.
Musket Smoke
A park employee depicting a Union soldier and demonstrating the use of a infantry musket.
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Union Soldier
A park employee dressed as a Union soldier during a musket demonstration at Shiloh National Military Park.
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Cannon Entry
A line of Cannon lining the entrance of the park road at Shiloh National Military Park.
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The Iowa Monument
Erected by the State of Iowa to commemorated their 5000 fallen soldiers during the battle of Shiloh on the 6th & 7th of April 1862. "Fame" (the bronze figure) inscribes the names of the dead with a pen on the side of the monument.
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Cavalry Frustration
Statues on the left of the "Defeated Victory" monument, depicting confederate cavalry officers and their frustration and disappointment of failure. Erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor the souths "lost cause" on the battlefield and all who served for the Confederate States of America (CSA). On this spot on April 6, 1862, the Confederates encircled and captured over 2000 Union troops, but ultimately lost the Battle of Shiloh
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Low Heads
Two CSA cavalry officers stand together on the left of the "Defeated Victory" monument in Shiloh National Military Park, TN, bowing their heads in their failure to bring victory at the end of the battle. Erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor the "lost cause" on the battlefield all Confederate soldiers who fought in the battle of Shiloh, TN. On April 6, 1862, the south encircled and captured over 2000 Union soldiers, but ultimately lost the battle.
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Infantry & Artillery
The statues of an Infantry Officer and artillery man on the right side of the "Defeated Victory" monument in Shiloh National Military Park. The infantryman hold his flag in his hand in defiance of federal troops as the artilleryman sternly gazes through battle smoke. On April 6, 1862, the confederate troops encircle and captured more than 2000 Union soldiers, however untilumately lost the Battle of Shiloh.
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Battle Gaze
An infantryman and artilleryman stare in defiance of Union troops at the Battle of Shiloh, as they appear on the right side of the "Defeated Victory" monument at Shiloh National Military Park. On April 6, 1862, Confederate soldiers encircled and captured more than 2009 Union soldiers, however they ultimately lost the Battle of Shiloh.
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Ruggles Battery
A line of cannon ordered by Confederate Brigadier General Daniel Ruggles ordered formed in response to multiple failed assaults on union lines assembled in the "Hornets Nest". Known as the largest concentration of cannon of the time (62), it helped turn the tide of the battle, breaking Union lines and leading to the surrender and capture of over 2000 Union soldiers.
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The Shiloh Church
A recreation of the Shiloh Church, which sustained heavy damage the battle. The battle's namesake is of this church, which also served as a Union hospital. General Sherman's headquarters was also located nearby.
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The Shiloh Pulpit
The interior of the Shiloh church, with the Shiloh National Military Park.
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Passing of Honor
The Tennessee Monument at the Shiloh Military National Park depicts three Tennessee soldiers. The flag bearer has fallen, whilst another soldier picks up the flag with a third soldier looking on. The monument honors the 6th Tennessee Infantry, who lost about a dozen color bearers during an assault on the "Hornets Nest" on the first day of the Battle of Shiloh on April 6, 1862
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77th Pennsylvania
The monument to the 77th Pennsylvania Infantry stands in the spot where they were ordered to charge upon a cannon enplacement on April 7, 1862, which was then captured. The 77th was then ordered to the far left of the line to repel a confederate assault. The regiment then became partially isolated. They moved over an open field and heavy fire, twice repelling a cavalry attack with heavy confederate losses.
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Sunset Cannon at the Peach Orchard
A line of cannon place upon the Peach Orchard within the Shiloh National Military Park.
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Panting
A bald eagle perched on a tree branch in the Shiloh National Military Park, adjacent to the Tennessee River, panting after a hard flight and fishing.
Holding Tight
A bald eagle holding on tight to its catch of the day after plucking it from the Tennessee River and perching on a tree branch in Shiloh National Military Park for a brief rest.
Catch of the Day
A bald eagle catching its breath after a hard flight to its perch with its lunch from the Tennessee River in the Shiloh National Military Park.
Resting Perch
A bald eagle resting on a perch in the Shiloh National Park, adjacent to the Tennessee River, after catching and hauling to this point.
Don't Even Think About It
A bald eagle resting on a perch along the Tennessee River, in the Shiloh National Military Park, after catching and hauling its meal.