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Battle of Chickamauga

The Battle of Chickamauga was a battle in the American Civil War that took place on September 19–20, 1863 in Georgia.

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What is the significance of the battle of chickamauga?

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The most significant part of this battle in Chattanooga, TN was that the South needed to regain there terrain or more hope since they had none.

Why is the battle of chickamauga significant?

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It was one of the bloodiest battle fought during the Civil War.

The Union casualties were: 11,613 died and wounded, 4,757 prisoners, about the 20% of the force engaged, that is about 58,000 men

The Confederate casualties were: 18,947 died and wounded and 2003 prisoners and missing, about the 25% of the force engaged, that is about 66,000 men

It is worth remembering that the Battle of Solferino, fought in 1859 between the Austrian army of about 100,000 men and the French-Piedmontese Army of comparable size, which is considered the most bloody battle fought in the XIX century in Europe, cost the lost of about 20,000 casualties (20%) to the Austrians and about 11,000 casualties (11%) to the Allied engaged force.

Furthermore, Chickamauga was an other example of the superiority of the defense over the attack, given by the rifled guns and artillery fire.

That happened especially in the evening of Sept. 20th, when the Confederates attacking units were not able neither to break through nor to outflank the Union's last stand entrenched position on their right, defended by battered and outnumbered troops.

Last but not least, though the battle ended in a decisive victory for the Confederates, his Field Commander Gen. Bragg did not exploit the sounding success refusing to cross over the Tennessee, as suggested by Longstreet, and seize Chattanooga, thus wasting the advantage gained because:

1 - The Union Army, though heavy weakened had not been destroyed.

2 - The strategic goal, Chattanooga, had not been reached, leaving intact the Union Front of the Tennessee.

Why was the battle of chickamauga fought?

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It was fought because the Confederate soldiers wanted to regain Chattanooga.

Where was the battle of chickamauga fought?

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At chickamauga!

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In Catoosa County & Walker County, GA

Who won the Battle of Chickamauga?

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The Confederate forces defeated the Union forces.

How many people served in the Union?

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During the course of the US Civil War, up to two million soldiers were at one time or another part of the Union's military forces. This included Freed Black soldiers, volunteers and conscripted soldiers.

Who was the Union leader at the Battle of Richmond?

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William "Bull" Nelson commanded the Union Forces against E. Kirby Smith in the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky, which was probably the most lop-sided Southern victory of the US Civil War.

What caused the battle of Guadalcanal?

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It was the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan and thus the beginning of the slow island hopping campaign that first recaptured territory previously conquered by Japanese forces, then would ultimately prepare for the invasion of Japan itself.

How many union soldiers where killed in chickamauga?

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About 1,600 Federal troops died in the Battle of Chickamauga, which was fought September 19-20 1863.

How did the confederates win the battle of chickamauga?

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On the second day of the battle in the late morning, a massive assault of 5 Confederate divisions against the right and the center of Union Army, surprised three Union divisions while they were moving towards the Union left in order to fill a gap in the line.

The Federals were taken on their right flank and routed, the Union line was broken through and the mass of fugitive, including also the Union Headquartesr and their commander General Rosencrans, were pursued by the Confederates when fleeing towards McFarland's Gap.

Only the Union left wing succeeded in avoiding the same fate, thanks the gallant withstand opposed by their commander, Gen. George Thomas, who was able to repulse all Confederate assaults, retreating then towards Chattanooga.

But the battle was a major Confederate victory.

Interesting enough to point out that Gen. Longstreet, who led the devastating assault, suggested to the Army Commander General Braxton Bragg to immediately cross over the River Tennessee. In so doing the Union Army would have left behind at Chattanooga and the whole Union Front in the Tennessee would have probably collapsed with incalculable consequences. But Bragg refused also because he was deceived by an intelligence brought by the cavalry, confirming that the enemies were about to evacuate Chattanooga on his own initiative.

This battle becomes the third most bloodies of the war so far. Casualties on each side are extremely high.

Who were the union generals at Gettysburg?

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1st Corp-John F. Reynolds (Killed in Action)

2nd Corp-Winfield Scott Hancock (Wounded)

3rd Corp-Daniel Sickels (Wounded)

5th Corp- George Sykes

6th Corp- John Sedgwick

11th Corp-Oliver O. Howard

12th Corp-Henry Warner Slocum

(7 Corp in total)

Plus the Cavalry Corp under Alfred Pleasanton

Did The Confederacy win the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863?

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The Confederates. But the Confederate commander, Braxton Bragg, failed to follow up by pursuing the routed Union forces. Then he laid a poorly conducted half-siege to Chattanooga, where the Yankees retreated. Then he divided his force, sending off almost half his army in an ill-conceived campaign to recapture Knoxville. The Yankees meanwhile had brought in Grant to take over in Chattanooga, and when Grant attacked to break the siege Bragg no longer had sufficient strength to contain the Federals. So, in the long run, the advantages of the Confederate's smashing victory at Chickamauga were wasted. This editorial on the battle is ill-founded.

Bragg's personalty problems bring he and General James Longstreet into a feud. This requires Jefferson Davis to arrive from Richmond to mediate the dispute.

Where did battle of chickamauga take place?

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At Chickamauga Creek, south of Chattanooga, just over the state-border with Georgia.

Confederate general at chickamauga?

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General Bragg was the over all commander of the Army of the Tennessee. However, General Longstreet's Corps had been sent from Virginia and arrived on the eve of the Battle of Chickamauga on 17 Sept 1863, which was only a few months after the loss at Gettysburg. General Longstreet had given an order for General Hood to attack at the same time that General Wood shifted his men that left a hole in the Union line. This resulted in a break-through of the Union line and a collapse of the entire Union right wing.

Was Chickamauga a Union Victory?

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No. It was a Confederate victory by Braxton Bragg.

What were the total amount of casualties in the US Civil War Battle of Chickamauga?

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Total dead, from both sides, were about 620,000 from all causes including accident and disease.

How long did the battle of chickamauga last for?

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The battle occured on June 7-8, 1862. It lasted 2 days. There was another in in 1863 but that lasted less than a day.

When did the battle of Chickamauga take place?

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The battle of Chickamauga took place on September 19-20, and was the second most deadly battle of the Civil War. The Confederate leader was named Braxton Bragg, and the union leaders were George Thomas and William Rosecrans.

On September 18-20, 1863 in Catoosa County and Walker County, Georgia