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Battle of Ezra Church

When
1864
Where
near Atlanta, Georgia
Episodes
1

The Battle of Ezra Church occurred on July 28, 1864, near Atlanta, Georgia. Union forces under Major General William T. Sherman faced Confederate troops led by General John Bell Hood. This engagement marked the third unsuccessful attempt by Hood to drive Union forces from Atlanta, following earlier defeats at Peachtree Creek.

Episodes

  1. July 28, 1864 · near Atlanta, GeorgiaBattle of Ezra Church

    Confederate troops under General Hood made a third unsuccessful attempt to drive Union forces under General Sherman from Atlanta on July 28, 1864.

Background and detail

Background. By July 1864, Sherman's numerically superior Union forces had pressed Confederate opponents to the outskirts of Atlanta. General Hood had withdrawn in defeat to final defenses behind Atlanta following the Battle of Peachtree Creek on July 21. Hood, promoted to temporary full general, commanded the Army of Tennessee at these outskirts, making him the youngest soldier on either side to command an army.

Outcome. The battle resulted in an unsuccessful attempt by Confederate troops to drive Union forces from Atlanta. This was the third such failed attempt by Hood. The engagement took place near the outskirts of Atlanta, where Union forces had previously pressed back Confederate opponents.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Ezra Church Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  2. John Bell Hood Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  3. William Tecumseh Sherman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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