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Ringgold Gap
Taylor's Ridge
Civil War Georgia American Civil War
November 27, 1863
Following the Union victory at Missionary Ridge, Yankee troops set out in pursuit of the Confederates retreating toward Dalton, Georgia.
Intending to delay the Federal pursuit, Major General Patrick Cleburne's command fell back and established a blocking position at Ringgold Gap where the Western & Atlantic Railroad passed through Taylor's Ridge.
Major General Joseph Hooker sent his force forward to seize the gap, which it failed to do after five hours of heavy fighting.
Result(s): Confederate victory
Location: Catoosa County
Campaign: Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign (1863)
Date(s): November 27, 1863
Principal Commanders: Major General Joseph Hooker [US]; Major General Patrick R. Cleburne [CS]
Forces Engaged: Three divisions [US]; one division [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 912 total (US 432; CS 480)
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Source:
U.S. National Park Service
U.S. Library of Congress
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