Historical Events tagged with "john schofield"
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Confederate Army's Defeat at Battle of Franklin
In a fierce confrontation, the Confederate Army of Tennessee, led by General John Bell Hood, launched a direct assault on the Union Army of the Ohio, commanded by General John Schofield, in Franklin, Tennessee. The attack resulted in catastrophic casualties for the Confederates, marking a significant turning point in the Civil War. Hood's forces suffered heavy loss, with thousands falling in a short span, demonstrating the fatal impact of direct assaults against fortified positions. This bloody battle underscored the diminishing capabilities of the Confederate army in the face of the Union's strategic advantages.
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