The Battle of Stones River, also known as the Second Battle of Murfreesboro, was fought from December 31, 1862, to January 2, 1863, in Middle Tennessee, as the culmination of the Stones River Campaign in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.

The Stones River (properly spelled Stone's River) [2] is a major stream of the eastern portion of Tennessee's Nashville Basin region [1] and a tributary of the Cumberland River. It is named after explorer and longhunter Uriah Stone, who navigated the river in 1767.

2011年12月31日 · The Union squeaked out a victory in a bloody conflict at Stones River, which boosted morale in the North and gave the Federals control of central Tennessee. Of the major battles in the Civil War, Stones River had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides.

2009年11月9日 · The Battle of Stones River, one of the deadliest clashes of the Civil War, delivered a morale boost and control of central Tennessee to the Union in early 1863.

For many, the quiet came too soon. The battle at Stones River claimed 23,000 casualties--it was the second bloodiest battle fought west of the Appalachians during the Civil War. The Stones River National Battlefield stands today as a silent reminder of …

2023年4月7日 · Stones River National Battlefield Park preserves the site of one of the bloodiest battles not only of the Civil War, but of American history. Over 23,000 men lost their lives during the battle - including six generals from each side. The Battle of Stones River, or the Second Battle of Murfreesboro, was an important battle for the Union.

The Battle of Stones River Murfreesboro. The day after Christmas, 1862, Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans' Army of the Cumberland left Nashville and marched toward Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee at Murfreesboro, 30 miles to the south. Rosecrans had about 80,000 men under his command, yet he left 40,000 men in and around ...

2015年4月14日 · Why Stones River? As 1862 drew to a close, President Abraham Lincoln was desperate for a military victory. His armies were stalled, and the terrible defeat at Fredericksburg spread a pall of defeat across the nation.

To expand your appreciation for this pivotal battle, please consider these ten facts about the Battle of Stones River. Union artillery fire at Confederate troops during the Battle of Stones River. Library of Congress. Fact #1: The Battle of Stones River was part of a grand Union offensive.