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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).

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Who was the North hero at the Battle of Murfreesboro?

The Union General, William Rosecrans


Who was the north's hero at the battle of murfreesboro?

The Union General, William Rosecrans


Who was the Norths hero at the battle of murfreesboro?

The Union General, William Rosecrans


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.


Another name for the battle of murfreesboro?

Stones River


When did First Battle of Murfreesboro happen?

First Battle of Murfreesboro happened on 1862-07-13.


When did Third Battle of Murfreesboro happen?

Third Battle of Murfreesboro happened on 1864-12-05.


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.


Where did the battle of murfreesboro occur?

The battle of Murfreesboro was fought in Rutherford county Tennessee, in the central part of the state.


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.


Who was the north's hero at the battle of murfreesboro and why?

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.


What are some Civil War words that begin with the letter M?

· Mallory, Stephen R. (Confederate Secretary of the Navy)· Malvern Hill (Virginia), battle of· Manassas Station (Virginia), battle of· McClellan, General George (Union General)· Meade, General George (Union General)· Memphis (Tennessee), battle of· Mill Springs (Kentucky), battle of· Mine Run (Virginia), battle of· Monitor (Union ironclad warship)· Munfordville (Kentucky), battle of· Murfreesboro (Tennessee), battle of· Mallory, Stephen R. (Confederate Secretary of the Navy)· Malvern Hill (Virginia), battle of· Manassas Station (Virginia), battle of· McClellan, General George (Union General)· Meade, General George (Union General)· Memphis (Tennessee), battle of· Mill Springs (Kentucky), battle of· Mine Run (Virginia), battle of· Monitor (Union ironclad warship)· Munfordville (Kentucky), battle of· Murfreesboro (Tennessee), battle of