In July 1864, the campaign for Atlanta intensified as Confederate General John Bell Hood sought to halt Union General William T. Sherman’s advance. The Battle of Peachtree Creek was a key engagement that took place not far from Atlanta, Georgia, as Hood aimed to leverage his forces against Sherman's army in a bid to protect the city from falling into Union hands. Hood believed that a decisive attack might turn the tide of the war in favor of the Confederacy.

On July 20, Hood's forces engaged in a series of assaults against well-fortified Union positions. The Union army, anticipating an attack, had established strong defensive lines and strategically placed artillery. As the Confederate troops charged, they encountered heavy fire, faltering under the pressure. The Union soldiers, well-disciplined and resolute, managed to hold their ground, inflicting considerable losses on the Confederate forces.

The battle resulted in a substantial Confederate defeat, with casualties numbering in the thousands. This engagement further solidified Sherman's control over the region and contributed to the eventual capture of Atlanta later that year. The outcome also diminished the morale among Confederate troops and highlighted the challenges faced by Hood, whose leadership decisions came under scrutiny in the aftermath of the battle.