December 14, 1863---The Battle of Bean's Station, TN

DECEMBER 14, 1863:        

The Battle of Bean’s Station, Tennessee. Union forces attack units of General James Longstreet’s army, still in transit from Knoxville to Greenville. A sharp engagement ensues that costs both sides nearly 1000 men each. Although the Confederates are able to drive off the Federals, they do not have the resources to pursue them. Bloodied, Longstreet’s men encamp at Russellville.