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Battle of Chickamauga

When
September 18–20, 1863
Where
Northwest Georgia
Part of
Confederate forces turn back the Union invasion of Georgia at Chickamauga

Confederate forces turned back the Union invasion of Georgia in a two-day battle, marking the most significant Union defeat in the Western Theater.

Fought September 18–20, 1863, the battle involved the second-highest casualties after Gettysburg. Union forces retired to Chattanooga, while Confederates occupied surrounding heights. A portion of the Union army rallied on Horseshoe Ridge and held off multiple Confederate attacks until evening.

Sources

  1. Battle of Chickamauga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. Army of Tennessee Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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