In which battle did Bragg serve as a corps commander?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Bull Run
Answer
At the Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Braxton Bragg commanded a corps in the Confederate Army of Mississippi. This significant battle of the American Civil War took place from April 6 to 7, 1862, near Shiloh, Tennessee. Bragg's leadership and strategic decisions played a crucial role in the early successes of the Confederate forces, though the Union ultimately prevailed.
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