The great battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn. _ Jany. 2nd 1863. Between the Union forces, under Genl. Rosecrans, and the rebel army under General Bragg. [graphic] : This was one of the greatest battles of the war commencing on the 31st December 1862 and after t
Title
The great battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn. _ Jany. 2nd 1863. Between the Union forces, under Genl. Rosecrans, and the rebel army under General Bragg This was one of the greatest battles of the war commencing on the 31st December 1862 and after terrible losses terminating on January 2nd 1863 in a glorious victory for the "Stars and Stripes." The desperate valor of both armies during this three days fight will be long remembered, by the brave heroes, who shared its dangers and its renown
Description
Battlefield scene showing Union and Confederate soldiers in hand-to-hand combat in the foreground. In the background, a Union officer on horseback, leads a flank of soldiers into the battle. Also shows an infantryman holding an American while in battle over a fallen soldier., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War views, places & events.
Creator
Currier & Ives
Date
c1863
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *GC - Civil War - Campaigns & battles - Murfreesboro [5779.F.53]