Confederate Assault at Ezra Church Fails Again
July 28th, 1864
July 28th, 1864
How Long Ago?
160 years, 7 months, 15 days ago
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Category
Military & Warfare
War/Conflict
American Civil War
People
- John Bell Hood
- James B. McPherson
Links & References
- Confederate States of America
- American Civil War
- Union (American Civil War)
- Atlanta
- Battle of Ezra Church
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Confederate Assault at Ezra Church Fails Again
Confederate troops launched a third assault against Union positions at Ezra Church during the Atlanta Campaign, aiming to drive Union forces from Atlanta, Georgia. In this fierce battle, the Confederates faced strong resistance from Union troops, resulting in heavy casualties and a failed offensive yet again. The Union held its ground, demonstrating their determination to maintain control of Atlanta.
Third Confederate assault on Union defenses
Significant casualties on both sides
Union forces remained entrenched and resolute
Part of the larger Atlanta Campaign strategy
What Happened?
The Battle of Ezra Church was part of the Atlanta Campaign, a strategic military operation that took place during the American Civil War. On July 28, 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood ordered an attack against the fortified Union positions in order to dislodge them from Atlanta. The Confederates aimed to break the Union siege and protect the vital southern manufacturing hub of Atlanta. The Union forces, commanded by General James B. McPherson, were well-prepared for the assault, having fortified their lines. The attack was characterized by fierce fighting and a series of frontal assaults by the Confederate army. Hood’s troops faced entrenched Union positions that were equipped with artillery, which inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers. Despite their previous efforts and the commitment of their troops, the Confederates were unable to achieve their objective, leading to a substantial defeat. By nightfall, the Confederate forces had retreated, demonstrating the growing challenges they faced in the Atlanta Campaign.
Why Does it Matter?
The failure of the Confederate assault at Ezra Church significantly diminished Hood's campaign to reclaim Atlanta, influencing the morale of both the Union and Confederate troops. This battle underscored the defensive capabilities of the Union army and marked another setback in the Confederacy's struggle for military success in the war. The loss at Ezra Church symbolized the deteriorating situation for the Confederate army in Georgia.
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