The Union General, William Rosecrans
The North won several battles during the Civil War. Three of the battles won were the Battle of Murfreesboro, Battle of Vicksburg, and the Battle of Gettysburg.
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.
Stones River (Murfreesboro) - Dec. '62-Jan '63.
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In the small town of Murfreesboro, about 30 miles South of Nashville. The Battle was also known as Stones River fought on a frozen field on Dec.31st 1862 - Jan. 1st 1863. As the Confederates under Bragg retreated and left the field to the Union troops under Rosecrans, it is counted as a Union victory. But it did not change anything, and it would be months before Rosecrans was able to make a move.
The Union General, William Rosecrans
The Union General, William Rosecrans
What was referred to by the South as The Battle of Murfreesboro, fought from 31 December, 1862, to 2 January, 1863, was known as The Battle of Stones River or The Second Battle of Murfreesboro by the North (The First Battle of Murfreesboro was fought on 13 July, 1862).
The North's hero at the Battle of Murfreesboro, also known as the Battle of Stones River, was Major General William S. Rosecrans. He successfully commanded Union forces against a Confederate army led by General Braxton Bragg, ultimately securing a significant victory. Rosecrans's effective leadership and strategic planning allowed the Union to maintain control of Middle Tennessee, bolstering Northern morale and contributing to the overall war effort. His victory at Murfreesboro also helped to solidify his reputation as a capable commander.
The North won several battles during the Civil War. Three of the battles won were the Battle of Murfreesboro, Battle of Vicksburg, and the Battle of Gettysburg.
First Battle of Murfreesboro happened on 1862-07-13.
Third Battle of Murfreesboro happened on 1864-12-05.
The battle of Murfreesboro was fought in Rutherford county Tennessee, in the central part of the state.
Murfreesboro in Hertford County, North Carolina is located on the Meherrin River
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