The Battle of Franklin: Five Hours in the Valley of Death. Late in the autumn of 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood led the battle-hardened veterans of the Army of Tennessee on a fateful campaign into central Tennessee in a desperate attempt to regain control of the state from Federal forces. The battle that commenced was a bloody death struggle unparalleled in its ferocity. This painstakingly accurate and stunningly beautiful documentary takes you into the trenches. As cannons and muskets roar, you will hear the actual thoughts and words of soldiers and civilians who experienced the horrors of the Battle of Franklin. (DVD) - Item #3657