BATTLE // November 30, 1864
Battle of Franklin
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Significance
The Battle of Franklin was a severe defeat for the Confederate Army of Tennessee during the Franklin–Nashville Campaign. Hood's forces launched repeated frontal assaults against fortified Union positions and suffered casualties of over 6,000 against the Union's roughly 2,300—a disparity that critically weakened Confederate combat effectiveness in the theater. Despite the tactical pressure applied, Hood failed to prevent Schofield from completing a planned, orderly withdrawal to Nashville. The loss of manpower and the failure to cut off Schofield's force left the Army of Tennessee in a diminished condition heading into the subsequent Battle of Nashville, where it would face further destruction. Franklin thus accelerated the collapse of Confederate military power in the Western Theater.
Tactics
Hood's Army of Tennessee conducted numerous frontal assaults against fortified positions held by Schofield's Union forces. Despite the attacks, Schofield was able to execute a planned, orderly withdrawal to Nashville, indicating the Union defensive posture successfully absorbed Confederate pressure long enough to complete the movement. The overview does not provide further detail on specific maneuvers, unit dispositions, or terrain use.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United States27,000medium
- Confederate States27,000–31,000medium
Both sides were near-evenly matched in numbers
Casualties
- United States2,326medium9% loss rate
- Confederate States6,252medium22% loss rate
Commanders (3)
Confederate States
United States
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