Battle of the Chattanooga Campaign

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:35th_Ohio_Cavalry_Regiment
gptkbp:aftermath Union forces advanced into Georgia
gptkbp:casualties approximately 6,000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkb:Braxton_Bragg
gptkbp:date 1863
November 23-25, 1863
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:military_siege
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Missionary_Ridge
gptkbp:fought_in November 23-25, 1863
gptkbp:historical_analysis demonstrated the effectiveness of Grant's leadership
considered a key victory for the Union
highlighted the weaknesses of Confederate command
marked a shift in momentum in the Civil War
showcased the importance of railroads in warfare
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger Chattanooga Campaign
gptkbp:historical_impact boosted Northern morale
increased support for the Union cause
paved the way for Sherman's March to the Sea
led to the capture of Atlanta
gptkbp:historical_significance decisive turning point in the Western Theater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Chattanooga Campaign
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Army_of_Tennessee
gptkb:Army_of_the_Cumberland
gptkbp:location gptkb:Missionary_Ridge
gptkb:Chattanooga,_Tennessee
gptkb:Lookout_Mountain
gptkbp:military_strategy logistical support
concentration of forces
use of terrain to advantage
coordinated assaults
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:William_T._Sherman
gptkb:John_C._Breckinridge
gptkb:George_H._Thomas
gptkb:James_Longstreet
gptkbp:outcome Union control of Chattanooga
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Chickamauga
gptkbp:result gptkb:Union_victory
gptkbp:significance opened the Deep South to Union invasion
gptkbp:strategic_importance secure supply lines
control of railroads
break the Confederate siege
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
artillery bombardment
entrenchments