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Did Rosecrans win a victory at Murfressboro?
The battle seemed to be a draw. But the Confederates did retreat South, and it is counted as a Union win.
Who was the North hero at the Battle of Murfreesboro?
The Union General, William Rosecrans
Why did rosecrans win a victory at murfreesboro?
During the Civil War, a large-scale confrontation at Murfreesboro between Union and Confederate armies, which has come to be known as the Second Battle of Murfreesboro (or, the Battle of Stones River), was won by the Union troops led by Major General William S. Rosecrans. Taking place from December 31, 1862, through January 2, 1863, the battle was won by Rosecrans for several reasons: his force was superior in the numbers of artillery weapons, his sub-commanders proved themselves to be very cool in the face of repeated Confederate attacks, and the imminent arrival of fresh reinforcements convinced the Confederates that retreat was necessary.
Where was the battle of Murfreesboro?
In the small town of Murfreesboro, about 30 miles South of Nashville. The Battle was also known as Stones River fought on a frozen field on Dec.31st 1862 - Jan. 1st 1863. As the Confederates under Bragg retreated and left the field to the Union troops under Rosecrans, it is counted as a Union victory. But it did not change anything, and it would be months before Rosecrans was able to make a move.
Who won in Battle Of Murfreesboro?
It was more-or-less a draw. Neither army was destroyed, though the casualities were high. Eventually the Confederates (Bragg) withdrew, so it was chalked-up as a Northern victory under Rosecrans.
