Battle of allatoona pass book

Battle of allatoona bartow county, georgia, needlework panel october 5th, 1864, part of the franklinnashville campaign. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brad butkovich author of the battle of allatoona pass. It was once a small mining community until a dam was erected at the base of the etowah river, completely flooding the town of allatoona. From the end of the small parking lot, your eyes will be drawn to the impressive 175 foot deep cut into the mountain side of allatoona pass. Allatoona pass battlefield etowah valley historical society. Allatoona was a relatively small, but bloody battle with high percentages of casualties. The site is now preserved at allatoona pass battlefield near cartersville in bartow county, georgia. You can go up trails on both sides of the pass but i tend to just walk the old railroad bed. Hoods men could not take the federal stronghold, and they were forced to retreat into alabama. The book starts out by providing a runup to the battle as hood moves north around atlanta and begins attacks on the railroad, and sherman responds. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. No less than three women in the uniform of a soldier.

Note the clayton house still standing on the left of the frame. The clayton house was used as the headquarters for the federals that occupied allatoona pass and during the battle it was pressed into service as a hospital. Historic imagination has releases in several genres. Allatoona pass directions to allatoona pass add a link to allatoona pass.

French believed william tecumseh sherman was advancing on his position and withdrew before capturing the star fort at the top of the pass. The desperate battle of allatoona pass warfare history network. Adairsville, battle of allatoona, battle and campaign of atlanta, battle of. Georgia hikes your guide to hiking and walking trails in the state of georgia article links allatoona pass army of tennessee atlanta campaign battle of allatoona pass chattahoochee river chattanooga, tennessee john bell hood kennesaw mountain montgomerys ferry red top. This bewilderment over the identity of the ghost finally led a bold engineer to try to obtain an answer to the question in person. The battle of allatoona pass has received scant attention in most histories of the civil war. Some images display only as thumbnails outside the library of congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on site. The strategic importance of the battlefield site was the unions defense of the western and atlantic railroad through a cut in the allatoona mountain range known as the allatoona pass. Little more than twenty years later, both the union and confederate armies fortified the hills and ridges surrounding the gorge to deny the other passage during the civil war.

Marching back across the same ground fought over in may and june 1864, confederate gen. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. My relatives death is described in the book history of the seventh regiment illinois. The battle of allatoona, also known as the battle of allatoona pass, was fought october 5, 1864. It was approximately 360 feet long and, at its deepest point, 175 feet deep. The union outer line survived a sustained two and a half hour attack, but then fell back and regrouped in an earthen star fort of allatoona. The community is located along allatoona creek, 6 miles 9. In the allatoona area, you will find the ruins of an important iron furnace on the etowah river, a visitors center with civil war relics and exhibits, and the site of the famous battle of allatoona pass.

Civil war skirmish in bartow county, georgia brad butkovich the history press some civil war encounters made up. My gg uncle died there, and today i am honoring all soldiers who fought there, south and north, especially those who died. Battle of allatoona pass project gutenberg selfpublishing. Well, i have read the battle of allatoona pass a skirmish in bartow county, georgia by brad butkovich. Dedicated to the upcoming book by brad butkovich and the battle of allatoona pass fought on october 5th 1864. Today is the anniversary of the battle of allatoona pass, georgia october 5, 1864. The battle of allatoona pass american civil war forums. Surpassing all prior treatments by a wide mark, the battle of allatoona pass fully meets, and frequently exceeds, the demanding expectations of todays civil war battle study devotees. With no hope of reinforcements for his own weary troops, french gave his orders to withdraw. Frenchs confederate division arrived near allatoona at sunrise on the 5th. The battle of allatoona pass has received scant attention in. Thus, it often escapes being noted in histories of either campaign.

One of a kind needlework panel pertaining to the battle. During the battle of allatoona pass, frenchs confederates engaged yankees under the command of general john corse. Joseph johnston retreated from cassville to the steep, 1,000foot high allatoona mountains, a virtually impregnable natural fortress. Oct 20, 2015 at allatoona, while frenchs men rested, corse positioned his troops for battle.

The battle of allatoona pass, georgia occurred on this day in 1864. Please use the following steps to determine whether you need to fill out a call slip in the prints and photographs reading room to view the original items. Battle of allatoona georgia civil war history battlefield. Though small compared to other battles of the war, this divisionsized fight produced casualty rates on par with or surpassing some of the most famous clashes. Late on the evening of the 4th, along the way from acworth to allatoona, frenchs division crossed allatoona creek. Civil war skirmish in bartow county, georgia by butkovich, brad isbn. The library of congress does not own rights to material in its collections. With this publication and his earlier picketts mill manuscript, butkovich is making a name for himself in the military historiography of the 1864 georgia campaigns and one greatly looks forward to his next project. The ghost of allatoona pass hauntings of the great. Several yards up the main trail, a side path on the right leads to a lookout station known as the crows nest, where a massive tree visible from kennesaw mountain served as a signal tower. The union victory inspired the christian hymn hold the fort.

The battle of allatoona battle of allatoona pass was fought october 5, 1864, in bartow county, georgia, as part of the franklinnashville campaign of the american civil war. A website for taking virtual tours of american civil war websites with large photos, informative video, and organizational orders of battle. It was the inspiration for the familiar hymn by evangelist peter bliss, hold the fort, and is remembered for the summons to surrender. Some civil war encounters made up for their less than epic scale in their disproportionate intensity, and brad butkovichs examination of the fight for allatoona pass on october 5, 1864lent more intimate detail by the discovery of new firsthand reference materialis a case in point. This is probably because it occurred after sherman had taken atlanta, but before shermans march to the sea. Allatoona was considered both an agricultural community and transportation crossroads established along allatoona creek at the southern end of the appalachian mountains and best known for the battle of allatoona pass. Walking north, the trail opens up past the pass to a nice view of lake allatoona. Jun 24, 2014 though small compared to other battles of the war, this divisionsized fight produced casualty rates on par with or surpassing some of the most famous clashes. General frenchs confederate force consisted of 3,276 men compared to general corses federal command of 2,025.

National park service battle description external links. The battle of allatoona pass was the introduction of hoods illfated nashville campaign. The battle of allatoona pass on october 5th 1864 is often referred to as the bloodiest battle of the civil war with 30% casualties in less than four hours. Civil war skirmish in bartow county, georgia brad butkovich the history press some civil war encounters made up for their less than epic scale in their disproportionate intensity, and brad. Brad butkovich is the author of the battle of allatoona pass 4. Civil war skirmish in bartow county, georgia brad butkovich the history press. Civil war skirmish in bartow county, georgia civil war series ebook. Highlights include markers that detail the battle of allatoona pass and an antique photograph of the view union soldiers had from this very spot. The binding is good and the pages are of good quality, relatively resistant to tears or absorption. Allatoona pass 150 years to the day after the battle. Apr 22, 2014 the battle of allatoona battle of allatoona pass was fought october 5, 1864, in bartow county, georgia, as part of the franklinnashville campaign of the american civil war. Civil war skirmish in bartow county, georgia by brad butkovich available from rakuten kobo. Civil war skirmish in bartow county, georgia is another excellent effort by brad butkovich, adding to his work on the civil wars western theater. Within 6 weeks sherman would launch his march to the sea from kingston, a few miles west of allatoona, and introduce the age of modern warfare on the populace of georgia.

The battle of allatoona pass took place in october 1864. This battle was part of the franklinnashville campaign. The community was dotted with several farming plantations typical of the time. The book is of average size, with a good quality cover. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Civil war skirmish in bartow county, georgia civil war series butkovich, brad on. General john bell hood attacks federal major general william t. Sankey who were active in the united states christian commission of the ymca, and paid nine visits to the battlefront, and the star fort. In the 1840s, engineers blasted through 175 feet of earth and bedrock at allatoona pass, georgia, to allow passage of th. Conclusion and afterthoughts this is a good, wellrounded book documenting the vicious battle for allatoona pass. The hill side to the right of the frame is a levy for lake allatoona. Immediately to your right before the pass will be memorial field, recognizing both the union and confederate troops that fought at the battle of allatoona pass on october 5th, 1864. The battle of allatoona pass took place on october 5, 1864 in the mountains north of atlanta. John bell hoods army of tennessee entered cobb county and prepared to strike the lifeline of the federal.

The battle of allatoona pass took place in october my greatgrandfather john james was one of the union soldiers defending the pass. The glorious sun of austerlitz flashed not more brightly upon napoleons legions in magnificent battle array, than did its brilliant beams crown the allatoona hills on that lovely autumn. Aug 28, 2014 brad butkovichs the battle of allatoona pass. My greatgrandfather john james was one of the union soldiers defending the pass.

The allatoona pass, its defenses, and the garrison is also described, as well as frenchs capture of big shanty and efforts to destroy railway as he moves north in the direction of the pass. The battle of allatoona, also known as the battle of allatoona pass, was fought october 5, 1864, in bartow county, georgia, and was the first major engagement of the franklinnashville campaign of the american civil war. Allatoona is an unincorporated community in bartow county, in the u. The battle of allatoona pass, fought on october 5, 1864, is rich both in myth and legend and is one of the most dramatic and tragic episodes of the civil war. Therefore, it does not license or charge permission fees for use of such material and cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. After demanding a surrender and receiving a negative reply, french attacked. The book covers an often overlooked battle and campaign nestled between much larger and more famous efforts. Nearly 90 feet deep from the top of the cut and was spanned by a small footbridge during the battle. Battle of allatoona pass about north georgias detailed description of the battle allatoona pass at civil war virtual tours allatoona pass battlefield, the official website the battle of allatoona, october 5th, 1864 at project gutenberg text from 1891. The battle of allatoona pass is worth revisiting, both in person and in this fine book, as the site, now the high ground beside lake allatoona, is one of the most fascinating historic sites i. This prompted some to wonder whether he was the spirit of a soldier killed in the battle of allatoona pass, perhaps one who had worked on the railroad before the war.

Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The floor of the pass is a nice, flat trail for all to enjoy. Battle of allatoona bartow county, georgia needlework panel. The union outer line survived a sustained two and a half hour attack, but then fell back and regrouped in an earthen star fort of allatoona pass. Nonetheless, in his autobiography, general and president u. The battle fought there on october 5, 1864 is rich both in myth and legend and is one of the most dramatic and tragic episodes of the civil war.

The battle of allatoona pass is worth revisiting, both in person and in this fine book, as the site, now the high ground beside lake allatoona, is one of the most fascinating historic sites i have ever seen. The battle itself was fought less than five weeks after the fall of atlanta. The railroad crossed the same creek and near the bridge was a blockhouse occupied by a small garrison of federals. The allatoona pass battlefield contemporary photos of. The 4th minnesota, 12th, 50th illinois, and 18th wisconsin were positioned on the eastern hill, with the rest on the outpost and skirmish lines. Stewart seized big shanty and acworth on the 3d, and frenchs div. The text is dark, clean, relatively large, wellspaced, and easy to read. The battle of allatoona pass was one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war. If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. Civil war historian bill scaife, 82, of lake allatoona.

Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It would be the last great confederate offensive of the civil war. These include battle studies for several small civil war battles, scenario books for fighting and replaying civil war battles on the miniature game table, and a website dedicated to virtual tours of civil war battlefields. I can assure you that it is a fine history, well cited throughout, and does a excellent job of dealing with the many conflicting accounts of the battle that abound in the literature. May 29, 2017 if you are in the atlanta area, i will be at the 153rd anniversary of the battle of picketts mill sat. The 7th illinois, 39th iowa, and a battalion of the 93rd illinois were deployed in line of battle facing west. The battle of allatoona pass was fought here and the house that is across the street from our house was the hospital. You may run into a fisherman or two along the banks. Each of these flags in the wall marks a bullet hole from the battle of allatoona pass. The battle of allatoona pass and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Oct 05, 2015 today is the anniversary of the battle of allatoona pass, georgia october 5, 1864. Battle of allatoona georgia civil war history battlefield map battle of chickamauga general hood sherman march to the sea confederate army campaign union killed prisoners savannah bragg fort rosecrans.