A Devil of a Mess in Tennessee

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2014

Abstract

The article discusses the victory of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest at Fort Pillow in Tennessee during the American Civil War. It provides an overview of the leadership of Forrest and his capture of Fort Pillow with his Tennessee Unionists and African-American troops. It also tackles how the victory has become the most controversial moment of his wartime career since he has lost control of his men.

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