Second Battle of Chattanooga

November 23–25, 1863

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The Second Battle of Chattanooga took place during the American Civil War, beginning on August 21, 1863. It was the opening battle of the Chickamauga Campaign. It was smaller and less famous than the Battles for Chattanooga fought in November 1863.

Commanders

Union 2

Ulysses S. Grant · 1822–1885 George H. Thomas Major General, Commander of the Army of the Cumberland · 1816–1870

Confederates 1

Braxton Bragg General, Commander of the Army of Tennessee · 1817–1876