The Ludlow, William 1843-1901 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) 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 E456 Original publication data not identified 05026478 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32247 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32247 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133733.0 32247