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Battle of Chickamauga Creek: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date September 19, 1863 - September 20, 1863
Location Georgia • United States
Participants Confederate States of America • United States
Context American Civil War

Photos

American Civil War: Battle of Chickamauga Creek
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Key People

James A. Garfield
James A. Garfield
president of United States
Sheridan, Philip H.
Philip H. Sheridan
United States general
William S. Rosecrans
William S. Rosecrans
United States general
Thomas, George H.
George H. Thomas
United States general
Longstreet, James
James Longstreet
Confederate general
John B. Hood
John B. Hood
Confederate general
Braxton Bragg, engraving by George E. Perine
Braxton Bragg
Confederate general
Joseph Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Confederate general

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