What battlefield event damaged Ulysses S. Grant's rising military reputation?

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the deaths of nearly 25,000 Union troops at Fort Henry on the Tennessee River
the deaths of nearly 25,000 Union troops at Fort Henry on the Tennessee River

the deaths of nearly 25,000 Union and Confederate troops at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee
the deaths of nearly 25,000 Union and Confederate troops at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee

the surrender of Union forces to Confederate forces at Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River
the surrender of Union forces to Confederate forces at Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River

the surrender of Union troops to Confederate forces in Kentucky and Tennessee
the surrender of Union troops to Confederate forces in Kentucky and Tennessee

Answer 1

The battlefield event that damaged Ulysses S. Grant's rising military reputation was the deaths of nearly 25,000 Union and Confederate troops at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee. While the battle itself was a Union victory, the high casualty rate and the initial surprise attack by Confederate forces led to criticism of Grant's preparedness and command, impacting his reputation at that time.