December 31, 1862
Panic-stricken Union troops bolted out of the woods, closely pressed by cheering Texans. Canister from the battery’s six guns placed on this rise, forced back the attackers. Reinforced by a second battery, the Union artillerymen repulsed a second assault to save the Pike, their lifeline to Nashville, from capture.
SOURCE: Interpretive Marker at Tour Stop 4, Stones River National Battlefield.
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