Chickamauga and Chattanooga Battlefields by James R. Sullivan
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| Author | Sullivan, James R. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Chickamauga and Chattanooga Battlefields Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park—Georgia, Tennessee |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Wartime importance of Chattanooga and East Tennessee -- Winter, 1863 -- The Tullahoma Campaign -- From Tullahoma to Chickamauga -- Reinforcements for General Bragg -- Maneuver for position -- The battle of Chickamauga -- The siege of Chattanooga -- Reinforcements for the besieged army -- Lifting the siege: the Battle of Chattanooga -- Relief of Knoxville -- Effects of the Battle of Chattanooga -- The war after Chattanooga -- Guide to the area -- The park -- How to reach the park -- Related areas -- Administration -- Suggested readings. |
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Chickamauga and Chattanooga Battlefields" by James R. Sullivan is a historical account published in the mid-20th century. The book details the events surrounding the significant battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga during the American Civil War, emphasizing their strategic importance and the military decisions made by both the Union and Confederate forces. It serves as a guide and tribute to these pivotal battlefields, shedding light on their impact on the war. The narrative intricately connects military maneuvers and decisions with broader historical contexts, such as the economic and political significance of Chattanooga, a critical railway hub. Sullivan outlines key campaigns and battles, highlighting the roles of prominent military leaders like Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Braxton Bragg. The book captures the complexities of warfare, from troop movements and strategies to personal accounts and the harsh realities faced by soldiers in battle. With detailed descriptions of the battlefield layouts and the aftermath of the conflicts, it serves as both an educational resource and a commemorative text for visitors and history enthusiasts alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (Ga. and Tenn.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53140 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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