Shiloh Solo Turns 6-9

Johnston is with Polk's men as they take the direct route to Pittsburg Landing
by pushing against the Union left.

However, Hurlbut now has his three brigades ensconced in the Sunken Lane
with artillery covering the road to the landing. 

The Rebels are continuing to advance in the centre having cleared away the
remnants of Prentiss's men.

The Confederates start their attack on the Peach Orchard and Sunken Lane.
Johnston knows that he must keep pressing forward even though his brigades
have become jumbled up and could really do with time to reorganise.

On the left the Confederate brigades are spent. Having failed to take the ground
around Shiloh Church they have pulled back behind the creek.

Opposite them Sherman's men have had to give ground slightly after the
relentless Rebel attack. They fall back onto McClernand's position. The
time is approaching 12.00 noon and the first phase of the battle is over. The
Union now have a solid line of defence and it is looking increasingly
unlikely that the Confederates will break them down.