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The Battle of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN, was fought on 24 Nov 1863. Union Maj-Gen. Joseph H. Hooker. Due to having to move troops under the eyes of the Confederates on Lookout Mtn, the Union force in position south of the Tenn River consisted on one division from each of the three armies present.
Hooker's Army of Potomac advanced against Lookout Mountain from the West side and his troops advanced around the north face of the mountain. The Confederate troops and artillery positioned on top of Lookout Mountain could not directly support the battle and retreted.
The Confederates brigades of Gen Walthall and Moore were the only forces in position to defend against an attack by 3 Union divisions. Out of his original 1500-man brigade, Gen. Walthall's brigade lost 8 killed, 42 wounded, and 845 missing.
Two days later, General Grant launched his attack out of Chattanooga against the Confederate forces along Missionary Ridge.
Link to Organization of Union and Confederate forces: http://members.aol.com/MissRegt/LookOutArmy.html
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Where is lookout mountain?
Chattanooga
What is the significance of the battle of lookout mountain?
It was the second action in the battle of Chattanooga and was significant because Gen. Braxton Bragg unexpectedly lost the key position south of the city, called Lookout Mountain, when Union Gen. Hooker succeeded in seizing the top of the mountain opening the first breach in the Confederate defensive system. Bragg was therefore forced to withdraw his left wing behind the Chattanooga Creek.
What is the purpose of the Battle of Chattanooga?
The purposes of the Battle of Chattanooga were: - 1 Relieve the besieged Army of Cumberland and break up the siege of the town. - 2 Break through the Confederate front on the Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge opening the way to the invasion of Georgia.
Who won battle of ironclads?
The South won this battle.
When was Battle on Shangganling Mountain created?
Battle on Shangganling Mountain was created in 1956.
Who won the Chattanooga Tennessee war?
I presume you are talking about the Battle of Lookout Mountain, the most famous battle of the Civil War in the Chattanooga area. The Union won that battle.
Is battle of Chattanooga the same battle as battle of lookout mountain?
The battle of Lookout Mountain was a part of the Third Battle of Chattanooga, that fought on Nov. 24, 1863, when Union Gen. Hooker attacked eastward between the Tennessee River and Lookout Mountain. Hooker'smen found the Confederate position weakly guarded, so that they succeeded in climbing it and sweeping the enemy off Lookout Mountain. Some time later this action was called ,the "Battle above the Clouds".
Which battle was not part of Ulysses a grants drive to the south that began in 1864?
The battle of Lookout mountain
Which battle was not a part of Ulysses S. grants drive to the south that began in 1864?
The battle of Lookout mountain
Which battle was not part of Ulysses s. grant's drive to the south that began in 1864?
The battle of Lookout mountain
Who fought at the Battle of Lookout Mountain?
On November 24, 1863, the Union forces under Major General Joseph Hooker assaulted Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee and defeated the Confederate forces under Major General Carter L. Stevenson.
How long did the battle of lookout mountain last?
It occurred on November 24, 1863. The battle lasted for 12 whole hours.
Were did the union win a big battle?
Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, The Wilderness…
Who won the battle of Kennesaw Mountain?
The Confederates won the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
Who won the battle of south mountain?
the union won
When was Shadow Mountain Lookout created?
Shadow Mountain Lookout was created in 1932.
Where is lookout mountain located?
There is a Lookout Mountain in Georgia, due south of Chattanooga Tennessee.
