Franklin in particular, was a shuddering horror. From Samuel Watkins’ book, “Co. Aytch’:
http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/franklin/franklin-history-articles/death-angel.html
Watkins was already a seasoned combat vet at the time.
Yes it was. I have toured both Carnton Plantation and Carter house. Way too intense, but an important part of our history.