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Today in History: Battle of Stones River marks highest Civil War casualties

12/31/2025

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The Battle of Stones River commenced on December 31, 1862, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, marking a significant engagement in the American Civil War. This battle resulted in the highest casualty rates for both the Union and Confederate forces. The Union's victory, achieved after the Confederates withdrew, bolstered morale and supported President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

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The Battle of Stones River commenced on December 31, 1862, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, marking a significant engagement in the American Civil War. This battle resulted in the highest casualty rates for both the Union and Confederate forces. The Union's victory, achieved after the Confederates withdrew, bolstered morale and supported President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.