The Civil War, Day by Day

Battle Above the Clouds


Battle of Chattanooga

It was a bitter “battle above the clouds.” After a stubborn defense, the Confederates were forced to retreat. The loss of Chattanooga opened the gateway into Georgia and allowed Northern forces to take the war deep into the heart of the South.



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