Battle of Stones River happened on 1862-12-31.
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).
On the Tennessee River, north of a major rail junction at Corinth, near Shiloh Church.
The popular General Rosecrans ("Old Rosy") of the Union army. Although the Confederates evacuated the battlefield, they had not surrendered, and they still occupied Chattanooga for some time to come, so the battle did not actually achieve anything.
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.
Battle of Stones River happened on 1862-12-31.
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.
Stones River
Two major battle in the South during the Civil War include the Battle of Chickamauga and the Battle of Stones River.
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A large number of major battles occurred in Tennessee, including the Battle of Shiloh, Stones River, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Franklin.
The Union army was commanded by Major General William S. Rosecrans and the Confederates were led by General Braxton Bragg.
The battle of Stones River was fought December 31,1862 to January 2,1863. It lasted three days and the Confederacy won. The battle of Stones River was fought December 31,1862 to January 2,1863. It lasted three days and the Confederacy won. The battle of Stones River was fought December 31,1862 to January 2,1863. It lasted three days and the Confederacy won.
a lot of muskets and cannons
Tennessee - at Murfreesboro, South of Nashville.
Union Major General William Starke Rosencrans. CSA Lieutenant General Braxton Bragg.
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.