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Battle of Resaca

When
13–15 May 1864
Where
Resaca, Georgia
Part of
Battle of Resaca opens Sherman's advance toward Atlanta

Union forces under Sherman engaged Johnston's army at Resaca, Georgia, from May 13 to 15, 1864, during the Atlanta campaign.

Johnston retreated to Resaca, where reinforcements gathered. Sherman pursued, with forces moving through Snake Creek Gap and down the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Fighting occurred on May 14 and 15, with Union troops generally repulsed except on Johnston's right flank. Sherman crossed the Oostanaula River, threatening Johnston's supply line.

Sources

  1. Battle of Resaca Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Atlanta campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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