The Regular Brigade of the Fourteenth Army Corps, the Army of the Cumberland, in the Battle of Stone River, or Murfreesboro', Tennessee

A veteran’s firsthand account brings the turmoil of the Battle of Stone River to life, chronicling the formation and early movements of a regular infantry brigade in the Union’s Army of the Cumberland. The narrative follows the soldiers as they march from Nashville, set up camps along the turnpike, and take their positions just before the clash erupts on New Year’s Day, 1863. Through detailed observations of terrain, orders, and the camaraderie among the regiments, listeners gain a vivid sense of the anticipation and tension that preceded the fighting.

The author, an adjutant who survived the ordeal, records the brigade’s role in the opening engagements, describing how the Union line was arranged and how the enemy’s advance unfolded across cedar‑filled woods. His careful recounting captures both the strategic decisions of senior commanders and the gritty reality faced by ordinary soldiers. The result is a compelling snapshot of a pivotal moment in the Civil War, told with the clarity and honesty of someone who lived it.