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Battle of Chickamauga

1863 • Georgia Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Greatest Confederate victory in the West; bloody fight in dense forest.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Confederate victory.

Confederate States

  • Commander: Braxton Bragg
  • Strength: ca. 65.000
  • Casualties: ca. 18.000

United States

  • Commander: William Rosecrans
  • Strength: ca. 60.000
  • Casualties: ca. 16.000

Strategic Context

Battle for the gateway to Georgia (Chattanooga).

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