Resaca
Civil War Georgia


American Civil War
May 13-15, 1864

CSA General Joseph E. Johnston had withdrawn from Rocky Face Ridge to the hills around Resaca.

On the 13th, the Union troops tested the Rebel lines to pinpoint their whereabouts. The next day full scale fighting occurred, and the Union troops were generally repulsed except on the Rebel right flank where Sherman did not fully exploit his advantage.

On the 15th, the battle continued with no advantage to either side until Sherman sent a force across the Oostanula River, at Lay's Ferry, towards Johnston's railroad supply line.

Unable to halt this Union movement, Johnston was forced to retire.

Result(s): Inconclusive

Location: Gordon County and Whitfield County

Campaign: Atlanta Campaign (1864) next battle in campaign    previous battle in campaign

Date(s): May 13-15, 1864

Principal Commanders: Major General William T. Sherman [US]; General Joseph E. Johnston [CS]

Forces Engaged: Military Division of the Mississippi [US]; Army of Tennessee [CS]

Estimated Casualties: 5,547 total (US 2,747; CS 2,800)


The Battle of Resaca: Atlanta Campaign, 1864

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