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Battle of Atlanta

When
July 22, 1864
Where
southeast of Atlanta, Georgia
Part of
Battle of Atlanta

Union and Confederate forces engaged southeast of Atlanta on July 22, 1864, during the Atlanta campaign.

Many units from both armies fought in the battle and related action at Decatur. The engagement occurred midway through the campaign, not at its conclusion. Atlanta remained under Confederate control until September 2, 1864, after a siege.

Sources

  1. Battle of Atlanta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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