On this date 150 years ago, The Battle of Shiloh, or Pittsburg Landing, came after several days of preparations that were largely unnoticed by the Federals. General Grant's troops fell back after several hours, despite the fierce defence of their position at the Hornet's Nest, a defence orchestrated by General Prentiss' division. While the initial force of Confederates under General Johnston pressed General William Nelson's Federals to the breaking point, the ended without any conclusive victory for either the North or South. The following day saw the destruction of General Prentiss' division and the concurrent wearing down of Beauregard's troops. The Confederate command had been assumed by Beauregard after General Johnston had been killed the previous day. Fresh troops from Union General wallace's division and from General Nelson and Crittenden gave Grant's forces thge necessary reinforcement and bolstering. In like manner, General Beauregard was waiting for 20,000 men under General Van Dorn, hoping to make another offensive for the Confederates; without Van Dorn's forces that was clearly impossible. Unfortunately for the Confederates Van Dorn's men did not arrive; Beauregard ordered a retreat to Corinth, Mississippi. Losses at the Battle of Shiloh totalled 13,047 for the North; 10,694 for the Confederates.