Western and Atlantic Railroad

Western and Atlantic Railroad
Civil War Encyclopedia >> Railroads - South

April 12, 1862	The Great Locomotive Chase
	The Great Locomotive Chase
May 6, 1864	In the first engagement of the Atlanta Campaign, a division from the Army of the Cumberland strikes a Confederate regiment at Tunnel Hill and easily overpowers the outnumbered Rebels.
	Atlanta Campaign
June 1, 1864	Skirmish at Allatoona Pass	Georgia
October 4, 1864	Moving north along the Western and Atlantic Railroad in an attempt to sever Sherman's supply line, John Bell Hood attacks blockhouses and encampments at Acworth and Moon's Station.
	John Bell Hood
October 5, 1864	Battle of Allatoona Pass Confederates under Samuel French attack entrenched Federals under John Corse protecting the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Union: 2000 engaged, 142 (k), 352 (w), 212 (m), 706 (c). Confederate: 2000 engaged, 122 (k), 443 (w), 234 (m), 799 (c)	Georgia
	Battle of Allatoona Pass
	John Bell Hood

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