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Guide to Chickamauga: A Comprehensive Guide to the Battle of Chickamauga

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The Battle of Chickamauga was one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. It was fought on September 19-20, 1863, in and around the town of Chickamauga, Georgia. The battle was a Union defeat, and it gave the Confederacy a major victory in the Western Theater.

Guide to the Battle of Chickamauga (U.S. Army War College Guides to Civil War Battles)

by Matt Spruill

4.2 out of 5

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This book provides a comprehensive guide to the Battle of Chickamauga. It includes detailed maps, illustrations, and firsthand accounts from participants in the battle. The book also provides an overview of the battle's significance and its impact on the course of the Civil War.

The Opposing Forces
The Battle
The Aftermath
The Significance of the Battle

The Battle of Chickamauga was fought between the Union Army of the Cumberland and the Confederate Army of Tennessee. The Union army was commanded by General William Rosecrans, while the Confederate army was commanded by General Braxton Bragg. The battle was fought for control of the Chattanooga-Atlanta railroad, which was a vital supply line for the Union army.

The Opposing Forces

The Union Army of the Cumberland was the largest Union army in the Western Theater. It was composed of over 60,000 men, including infantry, cavalry, and artillery. The Confederate Army of Tennessee was smaller than the Union army, but it was better equipped and had more experienced officers. The Confederate army was also supported by a strong cavalry force.

The Battle

The Battle of Chickamauga began on September 19, 1863, when the Union army attacked the Confederate army's positions around Chickamauga Creek. The Union army was initially successful, and it drove the Confederate army back. However, the Confederate army counterattacked, and it eventually forced the Union army to retreat.

The battle was a bloody affair. Over 34,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing. The Union army lost over 16,000 men, while the Confederate army lost over 18,000 men.

The Aftermath

The Battle of Chickamauga was a major defeat for the Union army. It gave the Confederacy a major victory in the Western Theater, and it helped to prolong the Civil War. The Union army eventually recaptured Chattanooga in November 1863, but the Battle of Chickamauga remained a significant turning point in the war.

The Significance of the Battle

The Battle of Chickamauga was one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. It was a major defeat for the Union army, and it helped to prolong the war. The battle also had a significant impact on the development of military strategy in the United States.

Guide to the Battle of Chickamauga (U.S. Army War College Guides to Civil War Battles)

by Matt Spruill

4.2 out of 5