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	Corinth Mississippi - October 3-4, 1862

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The Battle of Corinth Historian Page Brief Summary: April 12, 1861 marked the beginning of a war that would last a long, harsh five years. The Battle of Corinth was one of the many battles that had occured throughout the journey to equality. The battle had took place on October third of 1862, and had not come to an end untill the following day, October fourth. The war went down in Corinth, Mississippi. The reason being for why the war had even statrted was because the Conferates (South), lead by General Major Earl Van Dorn, wanted possesion of the entire state of Tennesse. And inorder to get to Tennessee, they would have to go through Mississippi where the Union was waiting. At that time the Union(North) was under the direction of General Major William S. Rosecran.On October third, the fighting began at promptly to 10 am. Cannons and fire arms were going off causing dirt and smoke to accumulate to form a cloud, blinding both the Union and the Confederates, still the fighting proceeded. The battle had lead long into the night and both sides agreeded upon the idea of continuing the battle the next day. As planned the battled did continue on the fourth, though not at the particular time the Confederates hoped. Due to the Generals assistance's unexpected illness, the plan was further delayed. When the fighting once began, the rules were, there were no rules. Second round had had only lasted until dusk. The Confederates eventually surrendered leaving the Union victorious. As a result of this battle, nearly 7197 lives were claimed, 2359 of them being Union solidiers, and the other 4838 of them Confederates.   Leaders of the War South The South was under the direction of Major General Earl Van Dorn. Van Dorn was born on September 17, 1820. He entered the confederate army in 1863. He was appointed to high officer positions a couple of times, and both times he had fail. Van Dorn had Indian battle experience which made him a great and loyal solider. During the battle of Pea Ridge he had unfortunately run out of amunition and fled from the battle feild. His life was cut short and seized as a result of jealousy and rage of his wife's former husband.   North The North was led by Major General William S. Rosecran. Rosecran was born on September 6, 1819. Rosecran, was a private businessman when the Civil War broke out, bringing him to the military service in the Union (North) Army as an aid to General McClellan. He helped keep Robert E. Lee out of West Virginig. After the battle of Stones River, Lincoln thanked Rosecran for his "hard- earned victory," he also said that had Stones River "been a defeat instead, the nation could scarcely7 have lived over it." In the Battle of Chatttaanooga, Lincoln ordered Ulysses S. Grant to remove him from command.     Events Around The World Many events had aslo occured around the world when in the U.S.was at war. Events such as: 1862: the source of what is now the world's longest river, the Nile, was discovered in Africa 1862: Italy, known to many as the home of the Pope, was founded as a nation 1862: Tz'uhshi began ruling Asia at the age of 26 when her son had just ascended to the throne. This meaning though her son had the title, she had the power 1863: in South America, France was occupying Mexico city in an attempt to take over

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