When did the Battle of Franklin take place?
The Battle of Franklin occurred on the 30th of November 1864. Union advance guard arrived in Franklin around 4:30 a.m. on that date after a forced march from Spring Hill.
Questions about Battle of Franklin
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded Confederate forces at the Battle of Franklin?
Lieutenant General John Bell Hood commanded the Confederate Army of Tennessee during the battle. His invading force numbered 39,000 men against over 60,000 Union troops in the region.
What were the casualty figures for the Confederate army at the Battle of Franklin?
Union commanding general claimed Confederates suffered 6,252 casualties including 1,750 killed and 3,800 wounded though not corroborated by Confederate reports. Fourteen Confederate generals suffered casualties with six killed, seven wounded, and one captured.
Where was the Carter House located during the Battle of Franklin?
The Carter House stood just behind center of the Union defensive line near Franklin. It served as headquarters for Brigadier General Jacob Cox and became the site of intense hand-to-hand fighting.
Why did the Confederate attack fail at the Battle of Franklin?
Hood ordered a frontal assault in dwindling afternoon light with sunset occurring at 16:34 that day. This decision caused dismay among top generals who argued against attacking strong positions while command errors and premature confidence contributed to failure.