The Battle of Allatoona, also known as Allatoona Pass, was a battle during the American Civil War on October 5, 1864. The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... October 5 is the 278th day of the year (279th in Leap years). ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Bartow County is a county located in the Georgia. ... The Union was a name used by many to refer to the Northern states during the American Civil War. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... National Motto Deo Vindice ( Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionallyweeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861– May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861– April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3– April 10, 1865fo realllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Largest city New... Battle of Decatur Conflict American Civil War Date October 26-29, 1864 Place Decatur, Alabama Morgan County and Limestone County Result Union victory (Confederate forces could not cross the river. ... Battle of Johnsonville Conflict American Civil War Date Novemebr 4-5, 1864 Place Johnsonville, Tennessee Result Confederate victory The Battle of Johnsonville was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on November 4-5, 1864 in Benton County, Tennessee. ... Battle of Franklin II Conflict American Civil War Date November 30, 1864 Place Williamson County, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Franklin was a major engagement of the American Civil War fought at Franklin, Tennessee on November 30, 1864. ... Battle of Nashville Conflict American Civil War Date December 15-16, 1864 Place Davidson County, Tennessee Result Decisive Union victory The Battle of Nashville was a two day battle culminating in large scale fighting in the West of the American Civil War. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... October 5 is the 278th day of the year (279th in Leap years). ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

After the fall of Atlanta, John Bell Hood moved the Confederate Army of Tennessee northward to threaten the Western and Atlantic Railroad, William T. Sherman’s supply line. Along the way he attacked a number of minor garrisons and damaged track during October 2-4. Sherman sent a reinforcement brigade to Allatonna commanded by General John M. Corse before the southern army arrived. The saying "hold the fort" originated from Sherman's instructions to General Corse prior to the battle. During the American Civil War, the Atlanta Campaign resulted in battles that occurred throughout northern Georgia and the area around Atlanta, Georgia during the summer of 1864, leading to the eventual fall of Atlanta and a hastening of the end of the war. ... John Bell Hood John Bell Hood (June 1, 1831–August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. ... The Army of Tennessee was formed in November 1862. ... The Western & Atlantic Railroad (W&A) runs from Atlanta, Georgia, to Chattanooga, Tennessee. ... Portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman by Mathew Brady William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, and author. ...

Major General Samuel G. French’s Confederate division arrived near Allatoona at sunrise on the 5th. After demanding a surrender and receiving a negative reply, French attacked. The Union line survived a sustained two and a half hour attack, but then fell back and regrouped in an earthen star fort on top of Allatoona Pass. General French repeatedly attacked the position, but the fort held. The Rebels began to run low on ammunition, and reports of arriving Union reinforcements influenced them to move off and rejoin Hood’s force.

See also

• Wikiquote:William Tecumseh Sherman

Sources

• U.S. National Park Service CWSAC Battle Summaries (http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/bycampgn.htm)