Union Forces Commanded by: Col. John Coburn
Confederate Forces Commanded by: Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn
**Missing and Captured Conclusion: Confederate Victory |
BATTLE SUMMARY
In a period of relative inactivity following the Battle of Stones River, a reinforced Union infantry brigade, under Col. John Coburn, left Franklin to reconnoiter south toward Columbia. They made several foraging expeditions into this area collecting food and hay. Four miles from Spring Hill, Coburn attacked with his right wing, a Confederate force composed of 2 regiments; he was repelled. Then, Maj. Gen. Van Dorn seized the initiative.