Ringgold Gap Civil War Battle

Continued Battle Description and Results
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.

Results: Confederate victory

General Information
BulletLocation: Catoosa County
BulletCampaign: Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign (1863)
BulletDates: November 27, 1863
BulletPrincipal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker [US]; Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne [CS]
BulletForces Engaged: Three divisions [US]; one division [CS]
BulletEstimated Casualties:
912 total (US 432; CS 480)
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