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The Army of Cumberland under General Rosencrans was developing an offensive aiming to reach and seize Chattanooga. The Union Army was approaching to the important road junction of Murfreesborough.

General Bragg, commander of opposing Confederate Army, planned to fight and

possibly destroy the enemy's army before they could reach the town.

That led to the battle, which took place on Dec. 31, 1862

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When did Battle of Stones River happen?

Battle of Stones River happened on 1862-12-31.


What caused the battle of stones river?

cause it was near a river. Morgan c.


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Tennessee - at Murfreesboro, South of Nashville.


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Who commanded the union army in the battle of stones river?

Major General William S. Rosecrans was in command of the Union troops at the Battle Of Stones River. It is also known as the Battle of Murfreesboro. The battle lasted from December 31, 1862 until January 2, 1863.


What was the name of the Battle of Murfreesboro?

The Second Battle of Murfeesboro (as named by the Confederates) was called the Battle of Stones River by the Union forces who named battles after the nearest stream or river.


What were the number of casualties in the US Civil War Battle of Stones River?

The Battle of Stone's River took place Tennessee. The battle created a huge number of casualties, numbering almost 24,000 troops.


Who won the US Civil War Battle of Stones River?

The Battle of Stones River is also known as the second Battle of Murfreesboro. It took place in Tennessee between December 31, 1862 and January 2, 1863. The results were inconclusive, however, Confederate General Braxton Bragg chose to retreat.


What side in the US Civil War controlled Middle Tennessee following the Battle of Stones River?

The Union (North) maintained control of Middle Tennessee and the Tennessee River, and reinforced defenses around Murfreesboro following the Battle of Stones River. Although the battle itself (began December 31, 1862) was not a tactical victory for either side, the Confederates were kept out of central Tennessee.