battle of Pittsburgh Landing

Other forms: battles of Pittsburgh Landing

Definitions of battle of Pittsburgh Landing
  1. noun
    the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory
    synonyms: Shiloh, battle of Shiloh
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    pitched battle
    a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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