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	The Filson Civil War Field Institute Homepage
		The fierce battle at Stones River took place between Dec. 31, 1862 and Jan. 2, 1863.
		The battlefield which includes Stones River National Cemetery was established in 1865, with no more than 6,000 Union graves; and the Hazen Brigade Monument, believed to be the oldest, intact Civil War monument still standing in its original location.
		An hour-long walk back in time through the Stones River National Cemetery, Hallowed Ground is a program dedicated to allowing visitors to appreciate the cost of war through the stories of soldiers, and their loved ones, who are buried in Stones River National Cemetery.
	www.filsonhistorical.org /cwfield1.htm (982 words)

	Battle of Stones River
		Stones River was more or less easy to wade across, but in many places its banks were steep and lined with trees.
		This portion of Stones River National Battlefield and the areas south and west of it were scenes of intense fighting on the first day of the battle when confederate troops overwhelmed and drove back the right flank of Rosecran's army.
		From the battle's first pop of musket fire, the men of the 78th, or at least Thompson Gibson was confident that McCook's troops would be able to hold their positions.
	members.tripod.com /~ProlificPains/StonesRiver.htm (3519 words)

	The Battle of Stones River: The Soldiers' Story
		As one gazes across the narrow waters of Stones River today, it is difficult to imagine the carnage of a Civil War battle.
		The battle at Stones River claimed 23,000 casualties--it was the second bloodiest battle fought west of the Appalachians during the Civil War.
		The Soldiers and the Battle of Stones River
	www.cr.nps.gov /NR/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/40stones/40stones.htm (268 words)

	Tennessee history, preservation and educational artifacts
		In fact, the Union casualty rate was the highest at Stones River than in any other battle in the War Between the States, including the loss of Union General Joshua Sill, who died from injuries sustained in the battle.
		During the Battle of Stones River, it was reported that one of his generals actually conceived the idea of having one of Breckenridge’s Brigades "accidentally" fire upon the General.
		When Stones River National Military Park was created in 1927, only a small portion of the battlefield and its cemetery were included in the official boundaries, which is around 600 acres total.
	www.vic.com /tnchron/class/Stoneriver.htm (2754 words)

	TN Encyclopedia: BATTLE OF STONES RIVER
		Positioned along the banks of the west fork of Stones River near the small town of Murfreesboro, it faced Braxton Bragg's thirty-eight-thousand-man Army of Tennessee.
		The Federals sent troops across Stones River and occupied a ridge from which enfilading fire could threaten the Southern position.
		As the Confederates pursued the enemy toward the river, however, they were met by massed Union artillery fire from a commanding position on the opposite side of the stream.
	tennesseeencyclopedia.net /imagegallery.php?EntryID=S104 (908 words)

	Maple and Associates - Stone River
		The Stones River Battlefield Museum is one of the first of 1966 Civil War battlefield museums to be refurbished.
		The fierce battle of Stones River took place between December 31, 1862 and January 2, 1863 claimed 23,000 casualties.
		The 584-acre National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee includes Stones River National Cemetery, with more than 6,000 Union graves; and the Hazen Brigade Monument, believed to be the oldest, intact Civil War monument still standing in its original location.
	www.mapleandassociates.com /river.html (109 words)

	Stones River (Murfreesboro) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hardee was placed an equal distance to the northwest, across the river from Polk and extending from the east bank of the river through a series of hills to the Lebanon road.
		Bragg's line was split by the west fork of Stones River, with intervening cornfields and glades of red cedars.
		Stones River was proclaimed a victory by the Federals, and helped to secure Kentucky and NASHVILLE for future Union operations.
	ehistory.osu.edu /world/BattleView.cfm?BID=38 (4745 words)

	Stones River National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)
		The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War.
		The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.
		Stones River National Battlefield uses prescribed fire to preserve the battlefield landscapes.
	www.nps.gov /stri (183 words)

	Stones River Civil War Battlefield
		The Battle of Stones River, which was fought near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, occurred in late December of 1862 and lasted through January 2, 1863.
		Nearby the battlefield is the Stones River National Cemetery, one of the oldest national cemeteries in the country.
		Sheridan fought a confusing battle in the heavy forest and the Federals soon found themselves in a tightening pocket which was collapsing on three sides.
	www.prairieghosts.com /stonervr.html (1307 words)

	Ghosts & Spirits - Stones River Battlefield
		Flowing through Murfreesboro, TN, the Stones River has been a source of many bizarre events over the years, dating back to the Civil War battle fought there in December, 1862.
		The Battle of Stones River was a major step towards the latter.
		Today, Stones River Battlefield appears to be a peaceful national park, and is well worth a visit.
	johnnorrisbrown.com /paranormal-tn/stones-river (428 words)

	Battle of Stones River (Pg 2); shelby county ohio historical society (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Battle of Stones River (Pg 2); shelby county ohio historical society
		Albert Wilson was assigned to the division hospital immediately after the battle.
		He claims that he asserted his influence as long as it was safe to do so for the Union and would be glad to have peace restored with the Union.
	www.shelbycountyhistory.org /schs/civilwar/battlestonesrp2.htm (131 words)

	The Battle of Stones River: Day One - Associated Content
		The first day of the Battle of Stones River was fought on December 31, 1862.
		Of the major battles fought during the Civil War, Stones River had the highest kill rate of any of them.
		The Battle of Stones River was a shot at redemption for the North.
	www.associatedcontent.com /article/51584/the_battle_of_stones_river_day_one.html (570 words)

	TheHistoryNet \| America's Civil War \| Battle of Stones River: Philip Sheridan's Rise to Millitary Fame
		Battle of Stones River: Philip Sheridan's Rise to Millitary Fame
		A bond existed between the two soldiers, established during their years together on the Hudson River, that emboldened Sill to visit his division commander early on the morning of December 31 and discuss his growing fear over the military situation of the army, camped just south of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
		The battle had opened with a vengeance; but, thanks to Sheridan's alertness, the men of the 3rd Division would not be taken by surprise as would their cohorts in the 1st and 2nd divisions.
	www.historynet.com /magazines/american_civil_war/3036701.html (1009 words)

	The Battle of Stones River Official Records and Battle Description
		After Gen. Braxton Bragg's defeat at Perryville, Kentucky, October 8, 1862, he and his Confederate Army of the Mississippi retreated, reorganized, and were redesignated as the Army of Tennessee.
		In late afternoon, Bragg hurled a division at a Union division that, on January 1, had crossed Stones River and had taken up a strong position on the bluff east of the river.
		It has a Union slant and was taken from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War.
	www.civilwarhome.com /stones.htm (395 words)

	Civil War Battle History of Stone River, Tennessee
		The battle ended with that final slaughter, and the retreating Confederates left the Federal Army of the Cumberland in control of Middle Tennessee.
		With only 17% of the original battlefield protected, Stones River is located in the fastest growing county in Tennessee.
		The battlefield terrain around Stones River had a decisive influence on the course of the battle, and with each acre lost our ability to understand this crucial turning point in the Civil War is further eroded.
	www.civilwar.org /historyclassroom/hc_stonesriverhist.htm (519 words)

	Amazon.com: No Better Place to Die: THE BATTLE OF STONES RIVER (Civil War Trilogy): Books: Peter Cozzens (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stones River, Army of Tennessee, Round Forest, Kirby Smith, Nashville Turnpike, Army of the Cumberland, Van Dorn, Middle Tennessee, Army of the Mississippi, Overall Creek, Stewart's Creek, Van Cleve, Sixth Kentucky, West Point, Gresham Lane, Murfreesboro Pike, Sam Beatty, Nineteenth Ohio, Ninth Kentucky, Second Kentucky, Van Pelt, Wayne's Hill, Widow Burris, William Preston, Bishop Polk
		Stones River was fought between the Union's Army of the Cumberland and the Confederate's Army of Tennessee over three days; from New Years Eve 1862 till January 2, 1863.
		Though the battle was considered by many to be a tactical draw, and both sides claimed victory, General Bragg and his Army of Tennessee retreated, conceding middle Tennessee to The Army of the Cumberland and the Union, and setting the stage for opening up the back door to the heart of the Confederacy.
	www.amazon.com /No-Better-Place-Die-Trilogy/dp/0252062299 (2378 words)

	Stones River National Battlefield - US-Parks.com
		A fierce battle took place at Stones River between December 31, 1862 and January 2, 1863.
		Although the battle was tactically indecisive, it provided a much-needed boost to the North after the defeat at Fredericksburg.
		The 600-acre National Battlefield includes Stones River National Cemetery, established in 1865, with more than 6,000 Union graves; and the Hazen Brigade Monument, believed to be the oldest, intact Civil War monument still standing in its original location.
	www.us-parks.com /stones_river_batt (272 words)

	William Rosecrans' Report of Stones River (Murfreesboro)
		General Crittenden was ordered to suspend Van Cleve's movement across the river, on the left, and to cover the crossing with one brigade, and move the other two brigades westward across the fields toward the railroad for a reserve.
		After several attempts of the enemy to advance on this new line, which were thoroughly repulsed, as were also their attempts on the left, the day closed, leaving us masters of the original ground on our left, and our new line advantageously posted, with open ground in front, swept at all points by our artillery.
		For a detailed history of the parts taken in the battles by the different commands, their obstinate bravery and patient endurance, in which the new regiments vied with those of more experience, I must refer to the accompanying sub-reports of the corps, division, brigade, regimental, and artillery commanders.
	www.swcivilwar.com /RosecransStonesRiverReport.html (3677 words)

	Battery B, 4th U.S. Light Artillery - The Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro)
		Rosecrans hoped to drive the Confederate Army of Tennessee (34,000+ men - GEN Braxton Bragg, commanding and LTG William J. Hardee and LTG Leonidas Polk, corps commanders) from the state.
		Probably fearing a reinforced Army of the Cumberland and a rising Stones River (unusually heavy December rains) that might isolate parts of his army, Bragg retreated during the night (3 January) toward Chattanooga.
		Stones River, tactically inconclusive, was a strategic victory for the North because Bragg chose to abandon central Tennessee.
	www.batteryb.com /battles/stones_river.html (670 words)

	Photographica: 144th anniversary of Stones River Battle
		This week is the 144th anniversary of the Stones River Battle from the Civil War.
		This battle was known as the major battle with the highest percentage of losses for both sides from the entire War.
		Considered one of the bloodiest battles of the war.
	www.photographica.org /story/2006/12/26/134944/03 (203 words)

	Battle of Stones River; shelby county ohio historical society (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Battle of Stones River; shelby county ohio historical society
		That would change when the Union forces found Confederate General Braxton Bragg's army camped along Stones River a mile from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on December 30, 1862.
		For his leadership at Stones River, he received a battlefield promotion to the rank of major.
	www.shelbycountyhistory.org /schs/civilwar/battlestonesr.htm (310 words)

	THE FIFTEENTH KENTUCKY INFANTRY (U.S.) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although the Fifteenth lost all three of its principal officers at the battle in Perryville, Kentucky, the men of the Fifteenth Kentucky fought for the Union for over three years.
		The men were in the thick of the action not only at Perryville, but at Stones River, Chickamauga and throughout the battles of the Atlanta Campaign.
		Along with the story of the regiment as a whole, Jenkins also includes an extensive biographical roster of the individual soldiers, enabling researchers to confirm family connections to soldiers and identify their specific contributions to the war.
	www.fifteenthkentucky.com (636 words)

	TheHistoryNet \| American Civil War \| Battle of Stones River
		Battle smoke swirled about the cornfields, obscuring the ranks of both sides.
		For the unfortunate Captain Edgarton and his gunners, Stones River held no moments of glory.
		Captured, discredited and dishonored, Edgarton would be exchanged a few months later and then be called upon to report why he had sent half his horses to be watered on the morning of the fateful assault.
	www.historynet.com /wars_conflicts/american_civil_war/3761167.html?page=4&c=y (867 words)

	Bright Starry Banner
		But the battle itself is the ultimate protagonist, pulling the reader into the fury, blood, smoke, death, and utter madness of combat in the Civil War.
		Carter uses primary sources to recreate the minutiae of this horrendous battle, and he is precise in his discussion of troop movements, the order of events, and the real actions of real people.
		My thoughts: Alden Carter described and wrote so convincingly about the battle of Stone's River (Murfreesboro) it makes you wonder if the words contained in the book were really the words of the commanders and men and actually spoken by them in December 1862.
	www.aldencarter.com /BSB.htm (3198 words)

	Stones River National Battlefield
		The battle of Stones River was fought on the eve of a new year in 1862-63.
		Although tactically indecisive, the result of this battle was pure carnage: both armies suffered over 25% casualties, making this one of the bloodiest battles of the war.
		Click a link below to explore Stones River National Battlefield:
	www.cwbattlefields.com /virtualtours/stonesriver.html (53 words)

	Battle Summary: Stones River, TN
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		In late afternoon, Bragg hurled a division at a Union division that, on January 1, had crossed Stones River and had taken up a strong position on the bluff east of the river.
		The Confederates drove most of the Federals back across McFadden’s Ford, but with the assistance of artillery, the Federals repulsed the attack, compelling the Rebels to retire to their original position.
	www.cr.nps.gov /hps/abpp/battles/tn010.htm (347 words)

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