Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood led his troops in pursuit of a Union army across Tennessee in this week 150 years ago in the Civil War. The two foes met up on Nov. 30, 1864, at Franklin, Tenn., near Nashville, where Union forces dug in along a defensive line just outside the community. Fierce fighting erupted as Hood led an assault on Union defensive positions. Although two federal units crumpled, the Union positions largely held despite much bloodletting that left more than 8,000 troops wounded, dead or missing. The casualties hit especially hard at Hood's forces, which withdrew bloodied and bruised after the Union victory.
Sunday, November 30
This week in the Civil War: Nov. 30, 1864
Battle of Franklin, Tennessee
Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood led his troops in pursuit of a Union army across Tennessee in this week 150 years ago in the Civil War. The two foes met up on Nov. 30, 1864, at Franklin, Tenn., near Nashville, where Union forces dug in along a defensive line just outside the community. Fierce fighting erupted as Hood led an assault on Union defensive positions. Although two federal units crumpled, the Union positions largely held despite much bloodletting that left more than 8,000 troops wounded, dead or missing. The casualties hit especially hard at Hood's forces, which withdrew bloodied and bruised after the Union victory.
Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood led his troops in pursuit of a Union army across Tennessee in this week 150 years ago in the Civil War. The two foes met up on Nov. 30, 1864, at Franklin, Tenn., near Nashville, where Union forces dug in along a defensive line just outside the community. Fierce fighting erupted as Hood led an assault on Union defensive positions. Although two federal units crumpled, the Union positions largely held despite much bloodletting that left more than 8,000 troops wounded, dead or missing. The casualties hit especially hard at Hood's forces, which withdrew bloodied and bruised after the Union victory.
Monday, November 24
Feeling Thankful, Too
Momma was inspired (Inspired, I say!) to make a Thanksgiving outfit this week.
The first turned out so well it sold immediately!
"Feeling Thankful, Too" is cobbled (gobbled?) together with scraps left over from the first Thanksgiving dress - making it even more asymmetrical!
"Feeling Thankful, Too" has an attached pocket/purse fastened with a mini copper safety pin that contains a wee holiday surprise! Three working buttons fasten the bodice back. It comes with a coordinating (exposed) Flint corn (AKA Indian corn or calico corn) fabric-trimmed petticoat, and a copper pumpkin necklace.
Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/rexphiles
Sunday, November 23
This week in the Civil War: Nov. 23, 1864
Skirmishing in Tennessee
Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood led forces from northern Alabama into Tennessee on a major incursion 150 years ago this week in the Civil War. Hood was intent on taking Nashville but Union forces swiftly swung into defensive positions near Columbia, Tennessee — south of Nashville. The Union fighters entrenched by erecting earthen works at Columbia. A series of skirmishes and military maneuvers followed between Nov. 24 and 29, 1864, as federal troops slowed Hood on his march toward Nashville, the Tennessee state capital. Eventually both armies would march on to clash in other locations in Tennessee.
Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood led forces from northern Alabama into Tennessee on a major incursion 150 years ago this week in the Civil War. Hood was intent on taking Nashville but Union forces swiftly swung into defensive positions near Columbia, Tennessee — south of Nashville. The Union fighters entrenched by erecting earthen works at Columbia. A series of skirmishes and military maneuvers followed between Nov. 24 and 29, 1864, as federal troops slowed Hood on his march toward Nashville, the Tennessee state capital. Eventually both armies would march on to clash in other locations in Tennessee.
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