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Although the battle of shiloh seemed to be a victory for the north why was the apperant winner grant highly criticized

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Hello! The answer to your question would be as follows:

Union General US Grant was criticized after the Shiloh because he was caught by surprise by Confederate Forces. Union losses were too heavy for many Northerners. The reinforcements sent to Shiloh saved the day for the Union.

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