Franklin Tennessee - November 30, 1864

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Battle of Franklin Historian Page Where: The battle of Franklin, Tennessee took place in Williamson County. When: This battle occurred on November 30, 1864. Who: In this battle there were two important generals. The important general for the Union Army was Major General John M. Schofield, and on the Confederate side General John B. Hood was an important General. These two generals were the head leaders on their side. General John M. Schofield was a graduate of West Point Military Academy. He became one of 43 fully commissioned generals from Illinois during the Civil War. After the Civil War, Schofield was the Secretary of War and he was also the Commanding General of the US Army. General John B. Hood also graduated from West Point Military Academy. On April 16, 1861 Hood resigns from the Union Army and four days later was commissioned First Lieutenant in the Confederate cavalry. In October 1862 he received a promotion to Major General. His right leg had to be amputated after the Battle of Chickamauga. General John B. Hood   General John M. Schofield What: Gen. John B. Hood marched in rapid pursuit of Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield's retreating Union army because of his lost oppurtunity at Springfield. Schofield's arrived in Franklin at about sunrise on November 30 and quickly formed a defensive line. Schofield wanted to stay in Franklin to repair the bridges and get his supply trains over them. Hood's march was delayed, but around 4:00 p.m., he marshaled a frontal attack against the Unions. Two Federal brigades holding a forward position gave way and retreated to the inner works, but their comrades held in a battle that caused frightening casualties. When the battle was finished, after dark, six Confederate generals were dead or had mortal wounds. Despite this terrible loss, Hood's army moved on toward Nashville.   How: At the end, the Union army won this battle.   Why: This battle was fought because it was a continuation of a previous battle called Spring Field.    Important Events at the time of the battle: May 26, 1864 - The Montana Territory is organized May 26, 1864 - The Idaho Territory is organized. November 1864 Lincoln is re-elected November 1864 Sherman's March to the Sea

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