Battle of Stones River | Full Animated Battle Map

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• KE

  @kevind7396 · 4 years ago

  One of the most overlooked battles of the war. Appreciate your good work here.

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• SQ

  @squillz8310 · 3 years ago

  I live about 30 minutes out of Murfreesboro. It still puts me at a loss for words visiting those battlefields. Imagining the rain and smoke filling the air, the thunderous booms of artillery pieces with the chaotic bursts of Rifle Fire. Standing on the Hill at the ford at McFaddens Farm, looking down at the Stones river, I could picture the waves of rebel soldiers wading across the freezing river, and being mowed down by the 700 yard long Artillery line the Union had in place at the top of that Hill. I still go and visit often. Crucial American History in my own backyard.

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• CB

  @CB-dc9qj · 4 years ago

  I knew nothing of this engagement prior to this but the casualties were horrific. &nbsp;It deserves more recognition. &nbsp;The words written by those who were there should be made known so that perhaps people will remember how horrible the war was before we get into another one <br>We are almost at that point now!

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• SL

  @SleepyDragonStudios · 2 years ago

  My ancestor Thomas Hord owned a farm property during the battle (that is still in the family today) and his house was used as a makeshift hospital for the dead and wounded. A cannonball struck the building almost hitting his 16-year old daughter. Actual skirmishes took place on the property and according to confirmed reports Thomas&apos; wife, Amelia, was pregnant, yet bravely assisted with the wounded. Thomas describes his Brussels carpets as soaked in blood. Over 500 soldiers were wounded and dying in and out of the house. The back parlor was utilized as an operating room. Federal doctors and marred soldiers remained on the Hord Farm until spring 1863. Blood stains remained for decades on the interior walls.<br>A cavalry skirmish stirred through the grounds on Dec. 31, 1862, during Stones River Battle just beside the main house. The Union soldiers pillaged buildings and fences and stole livestock and crops.

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• PH

  @Philbert-s2c · 4 years ago

  Arguably Rosecrans&apos; best battlefield performance, although the Tullahoma campaign in the summer of 63&apos; is considered to be his finest achievement.

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• CO

  @coreystockdale6287 · 4 years ago

  I can imagine Hansen yelling &quot;leave me leave me save my boys&quot; that right there is mission before self

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• JM

  @jmooney001 · 1 year ago

  Thank you for the vid. &nbsp;My great-great-great grandfather fought here. &nbsp;It was great to see the troop movements to see where he might have been during action. &nbsp;Horrible battle, family joked the only way he survived was keeping his head down, he lived until age 90.

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• TE

  @terryeustice5399 · 8 months ago

  Very very good Dr. Wilder. Great work. Thank you. 💯💕👍

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• DA

  @davidanson6296 · 4 years ago

  My GG grandfather was shot 31 Dec there. William Pratt 74th ohio. Perry weaver was his co. Commander and his diary can be found online.

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• PA

  @pakejohnston4008 · 4 years ago

  I’ve been to the Battle of Stones River and Franklin. If you have time it’s definitely worth the trip in my opinion.

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• TO

  @tomdeluca5946 · 2 years ago

  One of the most important battles of the civil war and def the start of the feud between Bragg and his generals

• SQ

  @squeakychairproductions · 4 years ago (edited)

  Thank you for all the details you provide about divisions and their movements. &nbsp;My great great grandfather was with the 86th Indiana and was shot there. When shot his bedroll took most of the impact and saved his life. I have his blanket with the bullet holes. &nbsp;Somewhere a cousin has his gun. &nbsp;Pvt. James Hiram Brown. Fountain County

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