02629cam a22003613u 4500 32247 UtSlPG 20260610133733.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05026478 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Ludlow, William, 1843-1901 The Battle of Allatoona, October 5th, 1864 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Michigan Commandery War Paper #17 Release date is 2010-05-04 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Battle of Allatoona, October 5th, 1864" by William Ludlow is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book provides a detailed examination of one of the significant battles during the American Civil War, highlighting the strategic importance of Allatoona for General Sherman's campaign. It serves to document an often-overlooked yet fiercely contested conflict, revealing the perspectives of both Union and Confederate forces. The narrative delves into the battle's background, including the deployment of troops, fortifications established at Allatoona, and the tactical maneuvers by both sides. Ludlow details the buildup to the confrontation, the intense fighting that ensued, and the valor displayed by soldiers on both sides, especially focusing on Colonel John Corse's leadership in defending the Union position against a larger Confederate force led by General French. The account portrays the chaos of battle, the high stakes involved with supply lines, and the ultimate importance of the Union's success at Allatoona, which was crucial for Sherman's subsequent campaign. The vivid recounting combines personal anecdotes with broader military strategy, offering readers an immersive glimpse into this pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns Allatoona Pass, Battle of, Ga., 1864 Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Michigan Commandery War Paper #17 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32247 73093 73093