battle of Chattanooga
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Definition
Proper noun: - A decisive Civil War engagement: The Battle of Chattanooga refers to a series of military conflicts in November 1863 during the American Civil War, where Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant achieved a significant victory over the Confederate Army commanded by General Braxton Bragg, securing control of the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Battle of Chattanooga was a turning point in the Western Theater.
- Historians study the tactics used at the Battle of Chattanooga.
Advanced Usage
- "the Chattanooga campaign": Often used to describe the broader series of maneuvers and battles, including Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, that culminated in the Union victory at Chattanooga.
- Grant's strategy during the Chattanooga campaign is considered a masterpiece.
Variants and Related Words
- Chattanooga Campaign (n): The broader military operations surrounding the battle.
- Siege of Chattanooga (n): Refers to the Confederate blockade of the city prior to the Union offensive.
Synonyms
- Chattanooga Campaign: (when referring to the broader military operations).
- The Battles for Chattanooga: (a less common variant emphasizing multiple engagements).
Related Terms and Context
- Lookout Mountain, Battle of (n): A key engagement fought on November 24, 1863, as part of the Battle of Chattanooga, sometimes called "The Battle Above the Clouds."
- Missionary Ridge, Battle of (n): The decisive assault on November 25, 1863, which broke the Confederate lines and concluded the Battle of Chattanooga.
Noun
- in the American Civil War (1863) the Union armies of Hooker, Thomas, and Sherman under the command of Ulysses S. Grant won a decisive victory over the Confederate Army under Braxton Bragg