RIDING WITH KURT

In 1861 the United States would become divided leading to shots being fired in Charleston, SC from Confederate soldiers on Fort Sumter. The American Civil War would begin which lead to many battles throughout the states at that time. Nashville, TN would also become a focus of attention by both sides realizing its importance with the Eastern and Western Campaigns as well as the Cumberland River. The Union Army lead by General Carlos Bull advanced on the city of Nashville, T

In 1861 the state of Tennessee would secede from the Union with intention of a Confederate South. In 1862 the city of Nashville would become the center of intention for the American Civil War. The city was the dividing line to the Eastern and Western battle lines and the realization that the control of the Cumberland River would control the both amphitheaters to the American Civil War. The Union would focus their attention to the city of Nashville knowing the importance of