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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Hood attack the Federal army at the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, Georgia.
Confederate casualties total 4,800 and Federal losses are 1,800 out of 40,000 troops engaged.
Federal General George Thomas commands the Federal troops in the Battle.
General George Thomas
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman moves his army closer to Atlanta, Georgia.
Confederate General John B. Hood and his army wait for the Federal advance.
General Sherman
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On this day in the Civil War, Federal troops, including the 54th Massachusetts colored infantry, unsuccessfully attack Battery Wagner, South Carolina.
The commander of the 54th Massachusetts, Colonel Robert G. Shaw is killed in the attack. As a show of disrespect Confederates bury Colonel Shaw in a mass grave with his slain colored troops.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard requests reinforcements to stop a Federal advance in Virginia.
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston is ordered to travel with his troops to Manassas, Virginia.
P.G.T. Beauregard
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops under General Joseph E. Johnston build fortifications around Atlanta, in anticipation of the arrival of General Sherman’s army.
Atlanta, Georgia
Circa 1864
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