Battle of Stones River: Facts & Related Content

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of Murfreesboro
Date December 31, 1862 - January 2, 1863(Anniversary in 6 days)
Location MurfreesboroUnited StatesStones River
Participants Confederate States of AmericaUnited States
Context American Civil War

Key People

Thomas, George H.
George H. Thomas
United States general
William S. Rosecrans
William S. Rosecrans
United States general
Braxton Bragg, engraving by George E. Perine
Braxton Bragg
Confederate general
William Joseph Hardee
William J. Hardee
Confederate general

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