Even the Ground Screamed for Mercy…
The once mighty Army of Tennessee was brought to it’s knees in the late afternoon of November 30th, 1864. On that dreadful day, Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood launched a full frontal attack on well entrenched Union troops, that was was larger, longer, and deadlier than Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg the previous year. This 2 mile long suicide mission killed more General Officers than any other battle in American History.
“Six generals were killed, including Patrick Cleburne, one of the Confederate army’s finest division commanders. Another five were wounded, one more captured, and 60 of Hood’s 100 regimental commanders were killed or wounded.” … read more
30 November 2016: See the virtual tour of this tragic day in American history. It was shot on the same day of the battle, at the same time of day, with atmospheric conditions identical to that day in infamy.
© Bob Henderson