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What was the name of the ridge held by the Confederates overlooking Chattanooga?
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Where was the battle of Chattanooga fought?
chattanooga, tennesseAnswerThe battle for control of Chattanooga was more a 3 month campaign. It began with the Battle of Chickamauga in Sept 1863, located just southeast of Chatanooga on the Tennessee-Georgia border. The Confederate victory forced the Union forces to retreat to the confines of Chatannoga, while the Confederates held the high ground on Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain.The Union forces finally landed troops at Brown Ferry and fought the night battle of Wauxahatchie. Then they attacked Lookout Mountain from the west. Then 2 days later they lauched an attack against the forces on Missionary Ridge and Tunnel Hill.This is a summary of the Campaign for Chatanooga and the areas that had significant battles.
What was a Tennessee city held by the Union?
Chattanooga
Where was the service held in Christchurch for the anniversary of the earthquake?
on the hills overlooking the city
Who controlled vimy ridge?
At the begining of the battle, the Ridge was held by German troops.
Was the Kentucky Derby ever held in Chattanooga?
No. It has always been held in Kentucky, not Tennessee. Hence the name "Kentucky Derby".
What battles took place in the south during the American civil war?
Answer Shiloh was a battle that opened up Grant's way into Mississippi. Vicksburg was the battle the cleared the Mississippi River of Confederate control. Chickamauga was a key victory for the Confederates that held the Union troops confined to Chattanooga, TN. FredericksburgSpotsylvania Gettysburg was a lose that the Confederates could not recover from. St. Petersburg and the battles for Richmond.
What fort in South Carolina start the civil war?
Fort Sumter, held by Union troops, was shelled into submission by the Confederates.
How did the geogrphy of Gettysburg affect the battle?
The Union seized and held the high ground, forcing the Confederates to assault from a tactically disadvantageous position.
What was the commanding position that Confederate General Bragg that held the Union Army of the Cumberland a virtual prisoner in Chattanooga?
Confederate General Braxton Bragg occupied the Missionary Ridge as his main position, but he had as chief outposts also the Orchard Knob, the Indian Hill, dominating the town and the somewhat weakly manned defile of Lookout Mountain, which dominated the Railroad and the bend of the River Tennessee south of Chattanooga. Bragg settled down to a siege of the town, instead to storm in, aiming to force the besieged Federals to surrender by starvation, as their only supply line ran from Bridgeport (Alabama) and was inadequate to the purpose.
The Confederates held a strong defense position at Marye's Heights while the Union forces launched a poorly planned attack in this battle.?
Fredericksburg
When is the next starving artist art sale in Chattaooga TN?
The Starving Artist Art sale is being held this Sunday, January 9th , from 11am-4pm at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
What helped union Capture the entire Mississippi river?
The Fall of Vicksburg - a major river-port held by the Confederates until Grant besieged it and took its surrender in July 1863.
