| Battle Name: | Corinth I |
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| Other Names: | None |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Location: | Hardin County and McNairy County, Tennessee; Alcorn County and Tishomingo County, Mississippi |
| Campaign: | Federal Penetration up the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers (1862) |
| Dates: | April 29-June 10, 1862 |
| Principal Commanders: | Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck [US]; Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: | Department of the Mississippi [US]; Department No. 2 [CS] |
| Estimated Casualties: | Unknown |
| Description: | Following the Union victory at Shiloh, the Union armies under Maj. Gen. Henry Halleck advanced on the vital rail center of Corinth. By May 25, 1862, after moving 5 miles in 3 weeks, Halleck was in position to lay siege to the town. The preliminary bombardment began, and Union forces maneuvered for position. On the evening of May 29-30, Confederate commander Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard evacuated Corinth, withdrawing to Tupelo. The Federals had consolidated their position in northern Mississippi. |
| Results: | Union victory |