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Battle of Wauhatchie

When: October 28–29, 1863
Where: Wauhatchie, Tennessee
Part of: Battle of Wauhatchie opens the Cracker Line

Union forces defended Brown's Ferry against Confederate attacks on October 28–29, 1863, securing the supply line.

Confederate forces attempted to dislodge Union defenders at Brown's Ferry to close the supply line. The battle, fought in Hamilton and Marion counties, Tennessee, and Dade County, Georgia, resulted in a Union victory that maintained control of the ferry.

Sources

Battle of Wauhatchie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
Chattanooga campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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