The American Civil War - This Mighty Scourge of War

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had attacked and won. Grant traveled no
farther.

On 15 December, Thomas launched a
massive and extremely successful attack. His
plan called for the Union to feint on the

Rebel right and overwhelm their left. Under

a cloud of fog, Steedmen's black soldiers

delivered a powerful blow on the

Confederate right that distracted them. On

the opposite flank, A. J. Smith's troops and

The battle of Nashville