📅 On This Day in Military History

December 15

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⚔️📍 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