Today in the Atlanta Campaign Union forces cross Peach Tree Creek (or Peachtree Creek) and are attacked by Confederate forces. In the evenly-matched Battle of Peachtree Creek, the Union prevails due to confusion and hesitation on the part of the Confederates in attacking the Federals at their most vulnerable. The Union victory places the Federals…
The Atlanta Campaign takes center stage today as Union General William T. Sherman‘s forces further expand their lines around Atlanta. Under Sherman’s command are three large armies: the Army of the Tennessee, Army of the Cumberland, and Army of the Ohio. Spreading the armies out, the Union general has effectively enveloped the outskirts of Atlanta…
Today in the Battle of Cool Springs, Virginia, a still-retreating Confederate Lt. General Jubal Early, following an unsuccessful attempt to invade Washington, D.C., is confronted by a contingent of Union forces. Significantly outnumbering the Federals by some 8,000 to5 5,000, the Rebels engage their foes for two days. While the Union loses this battle,the Federals…