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Thomas William Sweeny (search for this): entry resaca-battle-of
W. T. Sherman (search for this): entry resaca-battle-of
Resaca, battle of
In his campaign in Georgia in 1864, General Sherman, instead of attacking General Johnston at Dalton, flanked him and caused him to leave Dalton and take post at Resaca, on the Oostenaula River, where the railway between Chattanooga and Atlanta crosses that stream.
In so doing, General Thomas had quite a sha s right on the Ooostenaula River and his left abreast the village.
Very soon the Confederate intrenchments were confronted by other National troops.
On the 14th Sherman ordered a pontoon bridge to be laid across the Oostenaula at Lay's Ferry, and directed Sweeny's division to cross and threaten Calhoun, farther south.
At the same time Garrard's cavalry moved towards Rome.
Meanwhile Sherman was severely pressing Johnston at all points, and there was a general battle at Resaca during the afternoon and evening of May 15, in which Thomas, Hooker, and Schofield took a principal part.
Hooker drove the Confederates from several strong positions and captured
Jacob M. Howard (search for this): entry resaca-battle-of
John M. Schofield (search for this): entry resaca-battle-of
James Johnston (search for this): entry resaca-battle-of
May 11th (search for this): entry resaca-battle-of
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Resaca, battle of
In his campaign in Georgia in 1864, General Sherman, instead of attacking General Johnston at Dalton, flanked him and caused him to leave Dalton and take post at Resaca, on the Oostenaula River, where the railway between Chattanooga and Atlanta crosses that stream.
In so doing, General Thomas had quite a sharp
Scene at the battle of Resaca. engagement at Buzzard's Roost Gap on May 7.
Meanwhile the Army of the Ohio (Schofield) pressed heavily on Johnston's right, and the Army of the Tennessee (McPherson) appeared suddenly before the Confederate works at Resaca.
The latter were so strong that McPherson fell back to Snake Creek Valley to await the arrival of the main army.
On May 11 the whole army was marching westward of Rocky-face Ridge for Snake Creek Gap and Resaca.
Johnston, closely pursued by Howard, had taken position behind a line of intrenchments at Resaca.
From the Gap, McPherson, preceded by Kilpatrick's cavalry, pushed towards the same place.
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May 7th (search for this): entry resaca-battle-of
Resaca, battle of
In his campaign in Georgia in 1864, General Sherman, instead of attacking General Johnston at Dalton, flanked him and caused him to leave Dalton and take post at Resaca, on the Oostenaula River, where the railway between Chattanooga and Atlanta crosses that stream.
In so doing, General Thomas had quite a sharp
Scene at the battle of Resaca. engagement at Buzzard's Roost Gap on May 7.
Meanwhile the Army of the Ohio (Schofield) pressed heavily on Johnston's right, and the Army of the Tennessee (McPherson) appeared suddenly before the Confederate works at Resaca.
The latter were so strong that McPherson fell back to Snake Creek Valley to await the arrival of the main army.
On May 11 the whole army was marching westward of Rocky-face Ridge for Snake Creek Gap and Resaca.
Johnston, closely pursued by Howard, had taken position behind a line of intrenchments at Resaca.
From the Gap, McPherson, preceded by Kilpatrick's cavalry, pushed towards the same place.