At which battle did Forrest's troops commit a massacre?
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Vicksburg
Battle of Fort Pillow
Battle of Antietam
Answer
At the Battle of Fort Pillow, Confederate troops under the command of Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked a Union garrison composed mainly of African American soldiers. Despite the garrison surrendering, Forrest's troops continued their assault and committed a massacre, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of soldiers and civilians.
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