Ulysses S. Grant prepares to fight his way out of Chattanooga as Braxton Bragg sends more of his Confederate Army of Tennessee away.
Tag: Chattanooga Campaign
Preparations for Attacking the Enemy’s Position
Ulysses S. Grant consults with his commanders and formulates a plan to break his Federals out of Chattanooga.
Confederate Forces Split in East Tennessee
Braxton Bragg continues to reconfigure his weakened Confederate army outside Chattanooga, while Ulysses S. Grant continues gathering Federal reinforcements to break out of Chattanooga.
The Least Favorable Movement
Braxton Bragg weakens his Confederate army outside Chattanooga and Ulysses S. Grant looks to mobilize his Federal forces to capitalize on the weakness.
No Chance to Ourselves of Great Results
Just as the “cracker line” begins resupplying the hungry Federal forces besieged in Chattanooga, Braxton Bragg weakens his Confederate army by sending part of it to eastern Tennessee.
The Siege of Chattanooga is Broken
Federals secure their new supply line into Chattanooga, while Jefferson Davis suggests that Braxton Bragg detach one of his troublesome commanders from the Confederate Army of Tennessee.