The Battle of Shiloh By sydnib Apr 1, 1862 The Union army camped at Pittsburg Landing they camped at Pittsburg Landing, 20 miles from corinith Apr 6, 1862 Confederate forces did a surprise attack on Union troops Confederate forces led by Albert Sidney Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregaurd launched a surprise attack on Union troops May 30, 1862 Union forces gained control of corinith Jun 6, 1862 Memphis, Tennessee, fell to Union armies