The Battle of Ringgold Gap
November 27, 1863
Following the Union victory at Missionary Ridge and the Rebel retreat, Yankee troops set out in pursuit. Maj. Gen. Patrick Cleburne’s command fell back to Ringgold Gap where the Western & Atlantic Railroad passed through Taylor’s Ridge. Maj. Gen. Joseph B. Hooker sent his force forward to seize the ridge, which it failed to do after five hours of heavy fighting.
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Historical Maps: Battle of Ringgold Gap
Battle Facts
Location
- Catoosa County, Georgia
Dates
- November 27, 1863
Union Commander
Confederate Commander
Estimated Casualties
- 432 Union
- 480 Confederate
Result
- Confederate Victory
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