Late in the autumn of 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood led the battle-hardened veterans of the Army of Tennessee on a fateful campaign into central Tennessee in a desperate attempt to regain control of the state from Federal forces. The battle that commenced was a bloody death struggle unparalleled in its ferocity.

Partially filmed on the original Franklin battlefield, this painstakingly accurate and stunningly beautiful documentary takes you into the trenches. As cannons and muskets roar, you will hear the actual thoughts and words of soldiers and civilians who experienced the horrors of the Battle of Franklin.

Created from over 100 hours of footage, this 70-minute documentary was three years in the making. From footage gathered at the Franklin 140th anniversary reenactment and highly-crafted specialty shots, this program highlights thousands of soldiers in a variety of media formats, including the gritty realness of archival-looking film.