The Battle of Perryville, Tennessee was the chief battle in Bragg's invasion of Kentucky during the American Civil War. On October the 8th, 1862, General Bragg, leading 40,000 Confederate troops, was retreating from Kentucky into East Tennessee, when at Perryville he was
overtaken by General Buell, with 58,000 Federals. Bragg was forced to turn and give battle. The fight lasted nearly all day, and was at times hand to hand. The National left, being composed of raw recruits, was destroyed, but the rest of the line, under General Philip Sheridan, held out bravely and repelled every attack of the Confederates, following them up with counter attacks. Buell's loss was 4300, including Generals James S Jackson and William Terrill. Bragg's casualties were even heavier. Bragg was compelled to retire. Buell did not follow him. Research Battle of Perryville
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