 Photo: Alfred R. Waud, public domain |
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| After the Union defeat at New Hope Church, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman ordered Maj. Gen. O. Howard to attack Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's seemingly exposed right flank. | ||||
| Continued Battle Description and Results | ||||
| The Confederates were ready for the attack, which did not unfold as planned because supporting troops never appeared. The Rebels repulsed the attack causing high casualties. Results: Confederate victory |
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 Location: Paulding County Other Names: New Hope, New Hope Church Campaign: Atlanta Campaign (1864) Dates: May 27, 1864 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard [US]; Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne [CS] Forces Engaged: IV Corps [US]; Cleburne’s Division and Brig. Gen. John H. Kelly’s Brigade [CS] Estimated Casualties: 2,100 total (US 1,600; CS 500) |
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| Phone: Toll Free 800-864-7275 - Address: 4432 Mt. Tabor Church Rd, Dallas Georgia 30157 Directions: Take I-20 exit #44. Turn left onto Thornton Rd. (Hwy 278) West. Follow Hwy 278 for 10 miles. Make a right onto Hwy 92. Look for brown Pickett's Mill signs as you continue. Travel North on Hwy 92 for approximately 6 miles. Look for Due West Rd. but DO NOT turn onto Due West Rd. Continue 1/2 mile past Due West Rd. The group shelter is located on your left. See info on Pickette's Mill Historic Site. |
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