June 9,1864 to July 3, 1864
 

 
 

Forces

Losses

 

Union

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Confederacy

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Total

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Battle Location:  Cobb County
 

Campaign:  Atlanta Campaign ( 1864 )
 

Theatre:  Main Western Theater
 

Winner:  Union

 


 
Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman Gen. Joseph Eggleston Johnston
Union Commander Confederate Commander
 


Battle Write-up   1

During the Atlanta Campaign, instead of frontally attacking Johnston’s army which would cause too many casualties, Sherman usually attempted to maneuver the enemy out of defensive positions. Thus, when Sherman first found Johnston entrenched in the Marietta area on June 9, he began extending his lines beyond the Confederate lines, causing some Rebel withdrawal to new positions. On June 18-19, Johnston withdrew to an arc-shaped position centered on Kennesaw Mountain. Sherman made some unsuccessful attacks on this position but eventually extended the line on his right and forced Johnston to withdrawal from the Marietta area on July 2-3.

My Source: National Park Service