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William A. Crafts, Life of Ulysses S. Grant: His Boyhood, Campaigns, and Services, Military and Civil., Chapter 6: (search)
t of the campaign with his usual energy. He sent forward orders to hold Chattanooga at all hazards till he arrived, gave directions for Burnside's operations at Knoxville, prescribed the movements of reenforcements, ordered forward fresh provisions and medical supplies, studied the whole field, mastered its difficulties, and laid on the day following the victory, Grant sent Sherman to East Tennessee to the. relief of Burnside, who had already repulsed Longstreet in a desperate assault at Knoxville. The approach of Sherman's forces caused Longstreet to retire, and Knoxville was left secure. Considering the strength of the rebel position, says General HaKnoxville was left secure. Considering the strength of the rebel position, says General Halleck, and the difficulty of storming his intrenchments, the battle of Chattanooga must be regarded as one of the most remarkable in history. And such is the testimony of other experienced and scientific soldiers at home and abroad. Without forgetting the gallant services of the officers and soldiers under him, the great glory of