Visitor Center Stones River National Battlefield.

The Battle of Stones River (also named Second Battle of Murfreesboro) was fought from 31 December 1862 to 2 January 1863 and resulted in a strategic Union victory. Of the major battles of the Civil War, Stones River had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides. In total, about 3,000 soldiers were killed and 15,000 wounded.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: Thomas R Machnitzki