⚔️📍 Nashville, Tennessee1864
Battle of Nashville — Confederate Army Destroyed
Union General Thomas launched a massive assault on General Hood's Confederate Army of Tennessee, which had been weakened by months of failed offensives. Over two days, the Union army enveloped and effectively destroyed the Confederate force.
Nashville eliminated the last Confederate army capable of offensive operations in the western theater, leaving Sherman free to devastate the Carolinas.
Outcome
Union victory — Confederate Army of Tennessee destroyed
Casualties
10,000