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Battle of Nashville

1864
Tennessee
Era
Civil War
Year
1864
Location
Tennessee
Status
Verified engagement
Part ofCivil War in TennesseeThe Civil War
The Battle

History & Significance

Battle of Nashville was a Civil War engagement fought in Tennessee, 1864. It was a Union victory.

The Battle of Nashville was a two-day battle in the Franklin-Nashville campaign that represented the end of large-scale fighting west of the coastal states in the American Civil War. It was fought at Nashville, Tennessee, on December 15-16, 1864, between the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Lieutenant General John Bell Hood and the Union Army of the Cumberland (Dept. of the Cumberland) (AoC) under Major General George H. Thomas. In one of the largest victories achieved by the Union army during the war, Thomas attacked and routed Hood's army, largely destroying it as an effective fighting force.

Result
Union victory
Forces engaged
Confederate vs US
Casualties
387 killed, 2562 wounded, 112 missing/captured (Union, per Dyer)
Duration
2 days (December 15, 1864 - December 16, 1864)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Battle of Nashville take place?
Battle of Nashville took place in 1864. 2 days (December 15, 1864 - December 16, 1864).
Where was Battle of Nashville fought?
Battle of Nashville was fought in Tennessee, United States.
What was the significance of Battle of Nashville?
The Battle of Nashville was a two-day battle in the Franklin-Nashville campaign that represented the end of large-scale fighting west of the coastal states in the American Civil War. It was fought at Nashville, Tennessee, on December 15-16, 1864, between the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Lieut
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Dudley, Guildfor, Sr. and Anne Dallas, House
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