It was Hood's hope that, when he had advanced his line to the left of the
position shown in this photograph, he might catch a weak spot in Thomas'
forces. But Thomas had no weak spots. From the casemate, armored with
railroad iron, shown here, the hills might be easily seen on which the
Confederate center and left were posted at the opening of the great battle
of Nashville.
[Illustration: THE PRIZE OF THE NASHVILLE CAMPAIGN--THE STATE CAPITOL