In 1862 the cross roads of the Mobile & Ohio and Memphis & Charleston railroads in Corinth, Mississippi, served as one of the most significant locations in the country. If Union forces could take control of the rail lines, they would gain access to the Southern heartland. If Confederate forces could hold onto it, they would be able to continue to ship supplies and men throughout the southern states.

Join General Parker Hills of Battle Focus Tours, Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War and Garry Adelman of the American Battlefield Trust to learn more about the strategy and fighting surrounding Corinth. #CorinthBattlefieldTour

This video is part of our Battlefield Tour Series covering Civil War Tennessee and Mississippi. View the full playlist here: [ Ссылка ]

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

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