The Battle of Stone River

The Battle of Stone River, or second Battle of Murfreesboro, was fought from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863. Although it was a Union victory, the casualties for the battle numbered more than 12,900 for the Union and 11,700 for the Confederates, the second highest percentage of casualties after the Battle of Gettysburg. Courtesy of Library of Congress.