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Battle of Peach Tree Creek

1864
Georgia
Era
Civil War
Year
1864
Location
Georgia
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Battle of Peach Tree Creek was a Civil War engagement fought in Georgia, 1864. It was a Union victory.

The Battle of Peachtree Creek was fought in Georgia on July 20, 1864, as part of the Atlanta campaign in the American Civil War. It was the first major attack by Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood since taking command of the Confederate Army of Tennessee. The attack was against Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's Union army, which was perched on the doorstep of Atlanta. The main armies in the conflict were the Union Army of the Cumberland, commanded by Maj. Gen. George Henry Thomas and two corps of the Confederate Army of Tennessee.

Result
Union victory
Forces engaged
Confederate vs US
Casualties
310 killed, 1110 wounded, 179 missing/captured (Union, per Dyer)
Duration
Single day engagement (July 20, 1864)
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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Battle of Peach Tree Creek take place?
Battle of Peach Tree Creek took place in 1864. Single day engagement (July 20, 1864).
Where was Battle of Peach Tree Creek fought?
Battle of Peach Tree Creek was fought in Georgia, United States.
What was the significance of Battle of Peach Tree Creek?
The Battle of Peachtree Creek was fought in Georgia on July 20, 1864, as part of the Atlanta campaign in the American Civil War. It was the first major attack by Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood since taking command of the Confederate Army of Tennessee. The attack was against Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's U
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