Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Battle of Shiloh

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the Battle of Shiloh is not correct?

• A) Confederate General Beauregard announced victory prematurely.
• B) It was the costly battle in American history to that point in time.
• C) Confederate forces withdrew after Union reinforcements arrived and launched a successful counterattack.
• D) Grant and Sherman won a great victory with relatively few casualties.
• E) Confederate armies staged a surprise attack on General Grant's army.

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