The Battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee by John K. Shellenberger
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"The Battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee" by John K. Shellenberger is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work scrutinizes a pivotal battle during the American Civil War, specifically focusing on the events of November 29, 1864, which had significant implications for the war's outcome. The narrative is grounded in the author's firsthand experiences as an eyewitness, showcasing a detailed examination of military strategies and the leadership decisions made
on both sides during a critical moment of the conflict. In the book, Shellenberger recounts the strategies employed by Union General John Schofield and Confederate General John Bell Hood, emphasizing the narrow escape of Schofield's forces from what could have been a disastrous entrapment at Spring Hill. He discusses the various troop movements, orders, and critical mistakes that defined the battle's progression. Shellenberger provides insights into the confusion among Confederate leaders, the timely arrival of Union reinforcements, and the chaotic nature of warfare. The work serves as both an analysis of military tactics and a personal narrative, detailing how the Union army ultimately retreated to Franklin, avoiding a significant defeat while highlighting the impact of leadership and errors under pressure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shellenberger, John K., 1843-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee read after the stated meeting held February 2d, 1907 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns |
| Subject | Tennessee -- History |
| Subject | Spring Hill, Battle of, Spring Hill, Maury County, Tenn., 1864 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24740 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24740-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 626 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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