Question

What was the significance of Perryville during the Civil War?

Answer 1

The battle of Perryville, which is also known as the battle of Chaplin hills was fought on October 8 1862, in the Chaplin Hills west of Perryville , in Kentucky as the culmination of the confederate heartland offensive during the American civil war.

Answer 2

Answer:  The correct answer is : The Battle of Perryville took place in Kentucky and marked the failure of attempts to invade the Union at the hands of the Confederate army. It was the second bloodiest battle after Shiloh. This battle produced 7,621 total casualties. Perryville was important because of its strategic impact on the war. In the end the Confederates withdrew from the state and the Union maintained control.