Northern Name for Battle: Corinth Southern Name for Battle: Corinth Location of Battle: Alcorn County, Mississippi Date of Battle: October 3-4, 1862 Northern Commander: William S. Rosecrans Southern Commander: Earl Van Dor Winner: Union Northern Troops Involved: 23,000 Southern Troops Involved: 22,000 Northern Casualties: 2,520 Southern Casualties: 9,233 Interesting Facts: The Confederates had to postpone their attack by several hours due to a sick commander.