The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee November 30, 1864; A statement of the erroneous claims made by General Schofield, and an exposition of the blunder which opened the battle

The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee November 30, 1864; A statement of the erroneous claims made by General Schofield, and an exposition of the blunder which opened the battle by John K. Shellenberger delivers a pointed, firsthand reexamination of one of the Civil War’s most controversial engagements. Captain Shellenberger’s concise military history unpacks the events leading to the catastrophic opening of the Battle of Franklin, dissecting orders, command decisions, and the competing narratives that followed. Drawing on years of investigation and eyewitness testimony, the book challenges claims made by senior officers—most notably General Schofield—and argues that misjudgment and faulty leadership, rather than mere misfortune, precipitated the disaster. Readers encounter detailed tactical analysis set against the broader 1864 Tennessee campaign and the desperate maneuvers of Hood’s Confederate forces confronting Union defenses. Written as a work of military history, the narrative is rigorous, forensic, and unsparing, yet accessible to non-specialists. This audiobook is ideal for Civil War enthusiasts, students of leadership and military strategy, and listeners who appreciate revisionist historical accounts that reevaluate accepted assumptions. Listen for a sharp, evidence-driven portrait of command failure and the lessons it still offers today.