Indiana at Shiloh offers a focused look at how Indiana troops shaped the battlefield history and its memory.
This nonfiction volume presents the Indiana Shiloh National Park Commission’s report, detailing how regiments and commanders from Indiana fought on April 6–7, 1862, and how monuments were chosen to honor their service. It combines a concise history of the two-day engagement with notes on monument placement and the soldiers who served. The book centers on Indiana’s contribution, while situating those efforts within the larger Civil War narrative.
- Clear overview of Indiana regiments, commanders, and their roles at Shiloh
- Describes the memorials and monuments planned for the battlefield
- Explains the events of the two days of battle and their significance
- Contextualizes Indiana’s part in the Union effort and national memory
Ideal for readers interested in Civil War history, military memory, and how states commemorate their veterans.