Braxton Bragg’s Confederates squander a second chance to destroy a part of the Federal Army of the Cumberland south of Chattanooga. Bragg nevertheless decides to try attacking a third time.
Tag: William S. Rosecrans
Bragg’s Second Golden Opportunity
Braxton Bragg’s Confederates squander an opportunity to destroy an isolated segment of the Federal Army of the Cumberland, but Bragg quickly sees another chance to attack before the Federals can concentrate their forces.
Bragg Looks to Attack in Northern Georgia
Confederate reinforcements head out from Virginia to reinforce Braxton Bragg’s Army of Tennessee, while Bragg devises a plan to trap an isolated segment of the Federal Army of the Cumberland south of Chattanooga.
The Fall of Chattanooga
William S. Rosecrans’s Federal Army of the Cumberland captures the important city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, without firing a shot. But Rosecrans soon finds his army dangerously spread out in rugged, hostile country.
Westward Ho
With Federal forces closing in on Chattanooga, it is decided that a detachment of the Army of Northern Virginia be sent west to reinforce the Confederate defenders at this key railroad town.
Federals Close in on Chattanooga
Federal artillery opens fire on Chattanooga, as William S. Rosecrans tries enveloping the vital railroad city.