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The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, November 30, 1864 / A statement of the erroneous claims made by General Schofield, and an exposition of the blunder which opened the battle

By John K. Shellenberger
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The author presents a focused investigation of a Civil War engagement in Tennessee, challenging official accounts and attributing the engagement's disastrous opening to the inattention and misjudgment of a senior commander who remained at headquarters while enemy preparations unfolded. Drawing on eyewitness testimony, orders, and contemporaneous reports, the narrative accuses other staff officers of conflicting or falsified claims, examines the deposition of a division commander, and credits an improvised counteraction by a subordinate with preventing catastrophe. The pamphlet calls for accountability, exposes contradictions in official reports, and argues that ambition and collusion distorted the established record.

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John K. Shellenberger

John K. Shellenberger was an American author known for his detailed examinations of Civil War battles, particularly those that took place in Tennessee. His notable works include "The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, November 30, 1864," which critiques the claims made by General Schofield regarding the battle's conduct, and "The Battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee," presented at a meeting in 1907. Through his writings, Shellenberger contributes to the understanding of military history and the complexities of Civil War engagements, offering insights into the strategies and decisions that shaped these pivotal moments.

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