Definitions of Shiloh
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the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory
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synonyms:
battle of Pittsburgh Landing, battle of Shiloh
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example of:
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pitched battle
a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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pitched battle
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