Northern Name for Battle: Franklin Southern Name for Battle: Franklin Location of Battle: William County, Tennessee Date of Battle: November 30, 1864 Northern Commander: John M. Schofield Southern Commander: John B. Hood Winner: Union Northern Troops Involved: 28,000 Southern Troops Involved: 27,000 Northern Casualties: 2,326 Southern Casualties: 6,252 Interesting Facts: This battle was called the bloodiest hour of the war.