The Battle of Spring Hill, fought during the Franklin–Nashville campaign, occurred in late November 1864. The Confederate Army of Tennessee, led by General John Bell Hood, aimed to cut off the retreat of the Union Army of the Ohio, commanded by General John Schofield. Hood's forces had a numerical advantage and were positioned to inflict a potentially crushing defeat on the Union troops. However, several critical missteps occurred. Hood underestimated the Union’s ability to maneuver and respond to his attacks. Instead of launching a full-scale assault on Schofield’s position, Hood opted for a series of frontal attacks that failed to capitalize on the Southern advantage. The Union troops, through a series of deft maneuvers, were able to quietly withdraw from Spring Hill under the cover of night. The failure to secure a decisive victory allowed Schofield’s army to regroup and ultimately participate in the Battle of Franklin shortly thereafter, where more significant losses were inflicted on Hood’s troops.The Battle of Spring Hill is often regarded as a missed opportunity for the Confederate forces. It serves as a study in military decision-making and the critical importance of timing and execution in warfare. While Hood's aggressive approach was characteristic of previous engagements, his decisions at Spring Hill allowed the strategically vital Union army to escape and continue to threaten Confederate operations in Tennessee. The withdrawal at Spring Hill set the stage for another confrontation at Franklin, which would have dire consequences for Hood and the Confederate cause.