Hood's Retreat ~ Dec. 24-25, 1864 in Buford's, Tennessee

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Hood's Retreat ~ Dec. 24-25, 1864

U.S. 31, near Buford's in the park, Buford's, TN , USA

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Leaving Columbia Dec. 20, the Army of Tennessee went south via Pulaski. Forrest's Cavalry Corps, with Walthall's infantry division, formed the rear guard. At this creek, pursuit by Wilson's Cavalry was cheeked here after a hot engagement. The rear guard f

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