The Battle of Chattanooga was a major battle of the American Civil War, fought from November 23 to 25, 1863, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Union Army of the Cumberland, commanded by Major General William Rosecrans, was defeated by the Confederate Army of Tennessee, commanded by General Braxton Bragg. The Confederate victory prevented Rosecrans from advancing on Atlanta, Georgia, and secured the Confederate hold on the state of Tennessee.
The Battle of Atlanta
The Battle of Atlanta was a series of battles fought from July 22 to September 1, 1864, around the city of Atlanta, Georgia. The Union Army of the Tennessee, commanded by Major General William T. Sherman, was defeated by the Confederate Army of Tennessee, commanded by General John Bell Hood. The Confederate victory prevented Sherman from capturing Atlanta, and secured the Confederate hold on the state of Georgia.
The Relationship between the Two Battles
The outcome of the Battle of Chattanooga had a significant impact on the events that occurred in Atlanta. The Confederate victory at Chattanooga prevented Rosecrans from advancing on Atlanta, and secured the Confederate hold on the state of Tennessee. This allowed the Confederates to focus their efforts on defending Atlanta, which was a key strategic objective for both sides. The Confederate victory at Atlanta prevented Sherman from capturing the city, and secured the Confederate hold on the state of Georgia. This allowed the Confederates to continue the war in the Western Theater, and ultimately led to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House in 1865.