Military & Warfare

Union Forces Capture Lookout Mountain

Union forces, commanded by General Ulysses S. Grant, captured Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee, marking a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. The successful assault on this strategic elevation was part of a larger campaign aimed at breaking the Confederate siege led by General Braxton Bragg. The battle was noted for its dramatic fighting conditions, including steep terrain and fog, which added to the challenges faced by the Union troops.

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