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John K. Shellenberger
Captain John K. Shellenberger (1843–1926) was an American author and veteran of the Civil War, best known for his work "The Battle of Franklin." In this book, he provides a detailed account of one of the war's pivotal confrontations, drawing from his experiences as a soldier in the Union Army. Shellenberger's writing reflects his deep insights into the struggles and strategies of war, capturing the emotional and physical toll on those involved. After the war, he continued to contribute to historical literature, preserving the memories of his time in service.
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PREFACE This monograph on the Battle of Franklin was read first at a meeting of the Minnesota Commandery of the Loyal Legion, December 9, 1902. Written after an exhaustive investigation begun many years before, the straightforward truth was told without fear or favor. The disgraceful and costly blunder with which the Battle of Franklin opened should have been investigated by a court of inquiry. The...
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MORE than twenty-five years have passed since I began to collect the materials from which this pamphlet has been evolved. As a substantial basis, to begin with, I was an eye-witness of all the fighting in the vicinity of Spring Hill, that amounted to anything, from the time Forrest attacked the 64th Ohio on the skirmish line until Cleburne's Division recoiled from the fire of the battery posted at...
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