The Battle of Franklin: When the Devil Had Full Possession of the Earth

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Set during the final months of the Civil War, the narrative centers on John Bell Hood's ambitious yet disastrous assault on Franklin, Tennessee. As Hood's Army of Tennessee aims to capture Nashville, they face a determined Union force led by his former classmate, John Schofield. The battle, marked by a devastating loss of troops, unfolds around the Carter House, providing a poignant backdrop. Local historian James R. Knight utilizes firsthand accounts and archival materials to vividly illustrate the brutality of this pivotal conflict and its consequences for the Confederacy.