The Battle of Franklin preceded the major attack in Nashville but both ended as Union victories which proved crucial for control of Middle Tennessee.
There are a total of (1)Battle of Franklin Timeline (November 30th, 1864) events in the CivilWarTimeline.net database. Entries are listed below by date-of-occurrence ascending (first-to-last). Other leading and trailing events are also included for perspective.
UNION VICTORY
COMMAND(S): John M. SchofieldARMY FORCE(S):
Army of the Ohio
STRENGTH: 27,000 menCASUALTIES*:
2,326 men (8.6%)
* Includes killed, wounded, and missing.
COMMAND(S): John Bell HoodARMY FORCE(S):
Army of Tennessee
STRENGTH: 27,000 menCASUALTIES*:
6,252 men (23.2%)
* Includes killed, wounded, and missing.
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November 30, 1864
The Battle of Franklin takes place on this date. 27,000 Union troops face-off against 27,000 Confederates. The battle is recorded as a Union victory for General Schofield over General Hood. Losses include 2,326 for the victors and 6,252 for the Confederates. An ill-advised charge by Hood costs the Confederate army dearly as losses total 25% of his fighting force.
