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While Confederates were conducting raids in Kentucky in the Summer of 1862, Tennessee was not neglected. On July 14, 1862, Colonel Nathan Bedford Forrest raided Murfreesboro, Tennessee with 1,400 troops. A Federal garrison there surrendered and Forrest destroyed nearby bridges, railway lines and telegraph lines before retreating. The raids conducted by Forrest and Morgan hampered the Union's war efforts in the Western Theater.

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What role did Confederate Colonel Nathan Bedford Forest have in Tennessee in 1862?

At the same time Colonel Morgan was conducting raids in Kentucky, Confederate Colonel Nathan B. Forrest, was undertaking similar operations in Tennessee. Forrest had more troops, 1,400, and his raids were taking place on Confederate soil. On July 14, 1862, he launched a raid on Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After fierce fighting the Union garrison surrendered. Before retreating he tried to knock out supply routes that the Union was using. This included rail links, bridges and telegraph lines.


Who was the union commander of the battle of Murfreesboro?

The commander of the Federal Army of the Cumberland at the Second battle of Murfreesboro was William S. Rosecrans. This was the second and most famous battle of Murfreesboro and was also called the Battle of Stones River. The First Battle of Murfreesboro was fought between Nathan Bedford Forrest and a Federal Cavalry force under Thomas Turpin Crittenden. It was a clear Confederate victory.


When did Nathan Bedford Forrest II die?

It is my understanding that Nathan Bedford Forrest IV, great grandson of the Confederate General of the same name died over Europe during WW2 while piloting a bomber on a mission.


How many times was confederate general Nathan bedford Forrest wounded during the civil war how did he get them?

Nathan Bedford Forrest was wounded three times: the first one during a quarrel, the second one at the Battle of Shiloh, the third one at the Battle of Tupelo.


What was Nathan Bedford Forrest's political party?

Nathan Bedford Forrest was a member of the Democratic Party.

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What role did Confederate Colonel Nathan Bedford Forest have in Tennessee in 1862?

At the same time Colonel Morgan was conducting raids in Kentucky, Confederate Colonel Nathan B. Forrest, was undertaking similar operations in Tennessee. Forrest had more troops, 1,400, and his raids were taking place on Confederate soil. On July 14, 1862, he launched a raid on Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After fierce fighting the Union garrison surrendered. Before retreating he tried to knock out supply routes that the Union was using. This included rail links, bridges and telegraph lines.


Who was the confederate general who never lost a Battle and started the KKK after the war?

Bedford Forrest


Who was the union commander of the battle of Murfreesboro?

The commander of the Federal Army of the Cumberland at the Second battle of Murfreesboro was William S. Rosecrans. This was the second and most famous battle of Murfreesboro and was also called the Battle of Stones River. The First Battle of Murfreesboro was fought between Nathan Bedford Forrest and a Federal Cavalry force under Thomas Turpin Crittenden. It was a clear Confederate victory.


When did Nathan Bedford Forrest II die?

It is my understanding that Nathan Bedford Forrest IV, great grandson of the Confederate General of the same name died over Europe during WW2 while piloting a bomber on a mission.


Who Sherman was afraid of what confederate officer attacking his supply?

hood (New respondent) Perhaps more specifically, Bedford Forrest.


What is Nathan Bedford Forrest's birthday?

Nathan Bedford Forrest was born on July 13, 1821.


When was Nathan Bedford Forrest II born?

Nathan Bedford Forrest II was born in 1872.


What Confederate general was one of the Souths best cavalry leaders?

Often overlooked because of the cavalry of JEB Stuart, Nathan Bedford Forrest was an excellent Confederate cavalry commander.


How many times was confederate general Nathan bedford Forrest wounded during the civil war how did he get them?

Nathan Bedford Forrest was wounded three times: the first one during a quarrel, the second one at the Battle of Shiloh, the third one at the Battle of Tupelo.


What was Nathan Bedford Forrest's political party?

Nathan Bedford Forrest was a member of the Democratic Party.


Who was Forest Gump ancestor?

In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest (played by Tom Hanks) said that he was related to and named after General Nathan Bedford Forrest.


When did Nathan Bedford Forrest die?

Nathan Bedford Forrest died on October 29, 1877 at the age of 56.