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Battle of Lookout Mountain
- When
- November 24, 1863
- Where
- Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
Joseph Hooker assaulted Lookout Mountain on November 24, 1863, defeating Confederate forces and preparing to move east toward Bragg's left flank.
Hooker's command succeeded in the Battle of Lookout Mountain, also known as the Battle Above the Clouds. Starting with this battle, Hooker effectually commanded Geary's division of the XII Corps and a division each detached from the IV and XV Corps. The day before, Grant ordered Thomas to advance halfway to Missionary Ridge on a reconnaissance in force.
Sources
- Battle of Lookout Mountain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
- Battle of Missionary Ridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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