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title: Battle of Stones River
author: Kurz & Allison
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20915/battle-of-stones-river/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-08-29
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# Battle of Stones River
_Authored by Kurz & Allison_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20915.jpg)
## Image Caption
*[Battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/) of Stone River*, lithographic print by Kurz & Allison, c. 1891.
The Battle of Stones River (misspelled here in the print), otherwise known as the Second Battle of Murfreesboro, was an [American Civil War](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Civil_War/) engagement fought in the final [hours](https://www.worldhistory.org/Horae/) of 1862 and the first days of the new year in 1863. Although Union forces ultimately emerged victorious, the number of dead and wounded for both sides was enormous, with nearly one-third of all soldiers either casualties or missing.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Allison, K. &. (2025, August 29). Battle of Stones River. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Allison, Kurz &. "Battle of Stones River." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 29, 2025. .
### MLA
Allison, Kurz &. "Battle of Stones River." *World History Encyclopedia*, 29 Aug 2025, .
## License & Copyright
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