Eric A. Jacobson

The author Eric Jacobson has conducted expensive research to determine that the battle line at Franklin was manned by three relative unknown regiments that had a key impact on the outcome of the battle. These regiments were positioned on a second line of defense which is not typically known. The 44th Missouri, the 183rd and 175th Ohio were reserve support for the front line making up a secondary line that came to the defense when the line was broken by the Confederates who followed Federal General George Wagner's two broken brigades into the Federal line. History has recorded that Opdycke's Brigade saved the day. But in reality these three regiments had just as much impact as Opdycke's brigade. The book is extensively researched through local newspapers, National Tribune and pension records. The research showed some surprising sidebar facts which readers can appreciate.… (mehr)

This book is indispensable to getting a grasp for the Battle of Franklin (Nov 30, 1864). Jacobson is dogged in getting to the bottom of controversial issues regarding the cemetery.

The McGavock Confederate Cemetery is the largest privately-owned military (and Confederate) cemetery in the United States. Almost 1,500 southern boys are buried there.

You MUST read this book before you visit McGavock, and it should be on the bookshelf of every serious student of Tennessee in the Civil War, especially those interested in Franklin.… (mehr)