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The Battle of Rocky Face Ridge saw the Union forces under the commands of generals George Thomas, James McPherson and John Scofield converged on May 7, 1864 on Confederate forces holding Rocky Face Ridge. After heavy fighting, Southern forces under General Joseph Johnston retreated to Resaca. This battle won by the Union, brought them closer to Atlanta, Georgia.

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Was Georgia part of the confederacy during the civil war?

You bet!! It was a slave state so It was fighting for the south. Pretty much all the states were involved in the Civil War. This is a whole list of battles just fought in Georgia: Battle of Adairsville Battle of Allatoona Battle of Atlanta Battle of Brown's Mill Battle of Buck Head Creek Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Dallas Battle of Dalton I Battle of Dalton II Battle of Davis' Cross Roads Battle of Ezra Church Battle of Fort McAllister (1863) Battle of Fort McAllister (1864) Battle of Fort Pulaski Battle of Griswoldville Battle of Jonesborough Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Kolb's Farm Battle of Lovejoy's Station Battle of Marietta Battle of New Hope Church Battle of Peachtree Creek Battle of Pickett's Mill Battle of Resaca Battle of Ringgold Gap Battle of Rocky Face Ridge Battle of Utoy Creek Battle of Waynesboro


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Why was king Harold in a good position at the top of the senlac hill?

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When did Battle of Rocky Face Ridge happen?

Battle of Rocky Face Ridge happened on 1864-05-07.


Who won the US Civil War Battle of Rocky Face Ridge?

The Battle of Rocky Face Ridge was an extended one that covered May 8, to May 13, 1864. Union troops were successful with a flanking movement that forced Confederate General Joseph Johnston to evacuate a strong position he held near Atlanta, Georgia.


What army won the US Civil War Battle of Rocky Face Ridge?

he US Civil War Battle of Rocky Faced Ridge was a victory for the forces under the command of Union Major General William T. Sherman. The battle was in Georgia and was spread from May 7 to May 13, 1864. In this battle a flanking movement by Union troops on Confederate forces led by General Joseph Johnston were forced to evacuate their once strong defensive position near Atlanta, Georgia.


When did Battle of Rocky Mount happen?

Battle of Rocky Mount happened on 1780-08-01.


Which is longer the Andes the Rocky's or the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is 10,000 miles long or 16,000 kilometers.


Where the Blue Ridge Mountains formed at the same time that the Rocky Mountains were formed?

No, the Appalachian Mountain range, which contains the Blue Ridge Mountains, are all millions of years older than the Rocky Mountains.


What is the gold for on wild west?

For the special tonics in Rocky Ridge or Dos Cactos


Do you ride the train anywhere on wild west poptropica?

You ride to Rocky Ridge.


Were the rocky ridge farmhouse and the rock house the first 2 houses with electricity?

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You have to follow the hoofprints that lead from Rocky Ridge. They will lead to the young calf. Use your lasso to capture the cow, and carefully gallop to the ranch just left of Rocky Ridge. Make sure the calf doesn't get out of your sight, or the rope might break and he'll escape. Once you get to the ranch, the calf will be left there. You can go back to Rocky Ridge to retrieve your prize.


Where do you get the blue tulip on wild west island on poptropica?

Coming out of the mine at Rocky Ridge.


What is the gold for on wild west island?

For the special tonics in Rocky Ridge or Dos Cactos