The Battle of Chickamauga
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Transcript of The Battle of Chickamauga
The Battle of Chickamauga
By Emily and Hannah!
CHATTANOOGA
, TENNES
SEE
This battle had the second highest number of casualties.
The Battle took place in the Northwest corner of Georgia.
It was in a couple miles of Chattanooga, Tennessee
The battle was named for the west Chickamauga creek.
William Rosecran and braxton bragg
Braxton had 58,000 soldiers
William had 66,000 soldiers
The Military Leaders of this battle were, William and Braxton!
Forces
Rosecrans army split and set out for Chattanooga by separate routes.
Rosecran brought his forces together in Tennessee and Georgia and forced Braggs army out of Chattanooga.
Rosecrans had a gap in his line.
Day 1
The battle of Chickamauga lasted through Sept.19-20 in 1863
Day 2
The battle of Chickamauga was considered a confederate victory because it pushed the union back to Chattanooga!!
Injuries
Braxton had 1,675 died9,675 wounded and 4,757 missing!!!
Rosecran had 2,312 dead 14,674 Wounded!
Interesting Facts
William Rosecran brought his force together in between Tennessee and Georgia!
There was a gap in Rosecrans line of soldiers!
Victory
The Battle was consider a confederate victory!!!!!!!!!!!!
After the battle!!!!
After the battle Abraham Lincoln replaced Rosecran with Ulysses S Grant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!