The Battle of Spring Hill was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on November 29, 1864 in Maury County, Tennessee. The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Maury County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ... The Union was a name used by many to refer to the Northern states during the American Civil War. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... National Motto Deo Vindice ( Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionallyweeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861– May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861– April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3– April 10, 1865fo realllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Largest city New... For John Schofield, the recipient of a Victoria Cross see John Schofield (VC). ... John Bell Hood John Bell Hood (June 1, 1831–August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. ... Battle of Allatoona Conflict American Civil War Date October 5, 1864 Place Bartow County, Georgia Result Union victory The Battle of Allatoona, also known as Allatoona Pass, was a battle during the American Civil War on October 5, 1864. ... Battle of Decatur Conflict American Civil War Date October 26-29, 1864 Place Decatur, Alabama Morgan County and Limestone County Result Union victory (Confederate forces could not cross the river. ... Battle of Johnsonville Conflict American Civil War Date Novemebr 4-5, 1864 Place Johnsonville, Tennessee Result Confederate victory The Battle of Johnsonville was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on November 4-5, 1864 in Benton County, Tennessee. ... Battle of Columbia Conflict American Civil War Date November 24-29, 1864 Place Maury County, Tennessee Result Confederate victory The Battle of Columbia was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on November 24 (24-29), 1864 in Maury County, Tennessee. ... Battle of Franklin II Conflict American Civil War Date November 30, 1864 Place Williamson County, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Franklin was a major engagement of the American Civil War fought at Franklin, Tennessee on November 30, 1864. ... Battle of Murfreesboro Conflict American Civil War Date December 5-7, 1864 Place Murfreesboro, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Murfreesboro III was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on December 5-7, 1864 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. ... Battle of Nashville Conflict American Civil War Date December 15-16, 1864 Place Davidson County, Tennessee Result Decisive Union victory The Battle of Nashville was a two day battle culminating in large scale fighting in the West of the American Civil War. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Maury County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ...

Spring Hill was the prelude to the Battle of Franklin. On the night of November 28, 1864, Gen. John Bell Hood’s Army of Tennessee marched toward Spring Hill to get astride Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield’s Union army’s life line. Cavalry skirmishing between Brig. Gen. James H. Wilson’s Union cavalry and Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Confederate troopers continued throughout the day as the Confederates advanced. On November 29, Hood’s infantry crossed Duck River and converged on Spring Hill. In the meantime, Maj. Gen. Schofield reinforced the troops holding the crossroads at Spring Hill. In late afternoon, the Federals repulsed a piecemeal Confederate infantry attack. By nightfall, the Confederates had advanced to a pincer position where they could attack and severely damage Schofield's force. Believing the battle largely finished, Hood left command of the field to his most capable commander, Patrick Cleburne after sending the order to attack Schofield. However, due to a communications failure of unknown cause, Cleburne never received the message, and never attacked. The result was that during the night, the rest of Schofield’s command passed from Columbia through Spring Hill to Franklin while the Confederate army slept. This had been, perhaps, Hood’s best chance to isolate and defeat the Union army. The engagement has been described as "one of the most controversial non-fighting events of the entire war." Battle of Franklin II Conflict American Civil War Date November 30, 1864 Place Williamson County, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Franklin was a major engagement of the American Civil War fought at Franklin, Tennessee on November 30, 1864. ... The Army of Tennessee (American Civil War) can refer either to: Confederate Army of Tennessee Army of the Tennessee which fought for the union. ... Portrait of James Wilson during the Civil War General James Wilson graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1860. ... Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 - October 29, 1877), perhaps the American Civil Wars most highly regarded cavalry officer, and one of the wars most innovative and successful generals, developed tactics that soldiers still study even today. ... Patrick Ronayne Cleburne (1828-1864) was a Major General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a resident of the State of Arkansas. ...

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• U.S. National Park Service CWSAC Battle Summaries (http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/bycampgn.htm)