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James Wilson and the Battle of Nashville, Part II

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Daniel Davis

As Wilson rested and refitted his troopers during the opening days of December, 1864, Maj. Gen. George Thomas was engaged in another battle. This one was not with John Bell Hood, but with his superiors. Throughout the first two weeks … Continue reading →

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