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Battle of Franklin DVD
Five Hours in the Valley. Hear and see the roar of cannons, the whistle of fifes with the beat of drums, and the thundering of soldiers as over 8,500 reenactors recreate this five-hour battle that led to the destruction of the Confederate Army of Tennessee. Creative filming and behind-the scenes footage make you feel as if you are really there! 45 minutes + over 1 hour of special features.
Also available on VHS

Battle of Franklin
Maj. General John M. Schofield defends Tennessee against Lt. General John Bell Hood's assault at Franklin. This reproduction of an 1880s Kurz & Allison print measures 20"x 14".

Cleburne at Franklin
Proud, duty driven, going where fate bid them to go and too brave for their own good - the very spirit of General Patrick Cleburne and the great Army of Tennessee. 24"x 16" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.
Artist: Dale Gallon

Civil War in Tennessee
Steve Cottrell. Beginning with Shiloh, Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga, and Stones River and ending with the terrible carnage that was Franklin, this easy-to-read, broad overview revisits the main battles - with a sampling of the smaller actions also included - that occurred in the Volunteer State during the Civil War. 142 pgs., 40 B&W illustrations by artist Andy Thomas, 5½"x 8¼", sfbd.

Campaign Franklin PC Game
This exciting computer game depicts General Hood's desperate attempt to reach the Ohio River in Tennessee and thwart General Sherman's advance in Georgia. It contains 64 scenarios including the historical battles of Spring Hill, Columbia, Franklin, and Overall's Creek, with many "what-if" alternatives that allow you to explore the results of various decisions. Play standalone scenarios individually, or lead your army through the entire integrated campaign. Requires Windows 98 or above and a CD-ROM drive.

Five Tragic Hours
The Battle of Franklin. McDonough & Connelly. Called "the bloodiest hours of the American Civil War" and "The Gettysburg of the West," the Battle of Franklin sounded the death knell for the Army of Tennessee. This book describes in gripping detail the events and causes of that five-hour battle, particularly focusing on the reasons for such a slaughter at a time when the outcome of the war had largely been decided. 217 pages, 32 B&W photos, 5 maps, 6"x 9", softcover.

Guide to Haunted Places of the Civil War
From doors that won't stayed closed to vague images in human-like form gliding transparently down hallways, these strange tales of "the night" will keep you turning the pages… and your lights on! Includes unusual phenomena at Gettysburg, ghosts of the Franklin battlefield, Abe Lincoln still walking at midnight and many more intriguing incidents. 176 pgs., 80 illustrations, 5½"x 8¾", sfbd.

Nashville
The Western Confederacy's Final Gamble. McDonough. With newly uncovered primary source material and fresh insight into the catastrophic battle, this book takes you to the Battle of Nashville to witness the destruction of the western Army of Tennessee. Also includes information on Spring Hill and Franklin. 390 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.

The Confederacy's Last Hurrah
Spring Hill, Franklin & Nashville. Wiley Sword. Winner of the Fletcher Pratt Award, this compelling dramatic account of a final and fatal invasion by the Confederate Army of Tennessee illuminates the missed opportunities, senseless bloody assaults, poor command decisions, and stubborn pride that resulted in 23,500 Confederate losses - including 7,000 casualties in one battle - and the pulverization of the South's second largest army. 516 pgs., 6"x 9¼", sfbd.