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On the War Path
With a series of well planned flanking maneuvers, Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman tightened the noose around Atlanta, cutting off its lifeblood by...
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Sope Creek Crossing
Stephen Davis As he prepared to force Joseph E. Johnston to retreat back across the Chattahoochee, William T. Sherman drew from his bag of tricks a...
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Chattahoochee River Line
This page describes the Confederate line of defense along the Chattahoochee River on the night of July 4-5, 1864.
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Retreat to Smyrna Line
Stephen Davis The day after his repulse at Kennesaw Mountain, Union Gen. William T. Sherman committed to flanking Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston...
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Cheatham Hill
This page describes the engagement at Cheatham Hill during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. The Confederate victory occurred on June 27, 1864.
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Pigeon Hill
Stephen Davis "Gentlemen this will be serious business and some of us must go down," Union Brig. Gen. Giles Smith announced to his officers early in...
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Gilgal Church
This page describes the Battle of Gilgal Church during the Atlanta Campaign.
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The Death of Bishop Polk
Stephen Davis On June 5, Gen. Joseph Johnston pitched his new line from Lost Mountain northeastward to Gilgal Church, an important road junction. Then...
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Death of McPherson
Article relating the Battle of Atlanta on July 22, 1864, including the death of Union General James B. McPherson.
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The Tale of Two Mercers
Interwoven into America’s beginnings, the Mercer family has been witness to glorious triumphs and treacherous defeats. Our tale of two Mercers lends...
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Kennesaw Mountain
Our Battle of Kennesaw Mountain page includes history articles, battle maps, web links, and preservation news related to this important 1864 Civil War...