George H. Thomas faces increasing pressure from his Federal superior to attack the Confederate Army of Tennessee south of Nashville, but a severe winter storm plagues the area and hinders maneuvers. As the ice melts, Thomas plans his attack.
Tag: Army of Tennessee
The Nashville Standoff Continues
The Federal and Confederate armies south of Nashville continue their standoff, as neither of the opposing commanders are quite ready for battle yet.
Nashville: Hood Weakens as Thomas Prepares
John Bell Hood further weakens his Confederate Army of Tennessee by detaching a force to capture Murfreesboro. Meanwhile, George H. Thomas continues to slowly prepare to attack Hood, despite pressure from superiors. The situation escalates amidst harsh winter conditions.
The Armies Arrive Outside Nashville
Following the Battle of Franklin, the Federals fall back to Nashville as planned. Despite sustaining heavy losses at Franklin, John Bell Hood’s demoralized Confederate Army of Tennessee follows.
The Battle of Franklin
John Bell Hood directs his Confederate Army of Tennessee to make a desperate frontal assault on strong Federal defenses south of Nashville. The results prove tragic and unnecessary.
The Spring Hill Affair
John Bell Hood’s Confederate Army of Tennessee stands poised to cut off the Federal Army of the Ohio at Columbia, Tennessee. But miscommunication leads to missed opportunity for the Confederates in what became one of the greatest controversies of the war.