| Continued Battle Description and Results | ||
| He transferred John M. Schofield’ s Army of the Ohio from his left to his right flank and sent him to the north bank of Utoy Creek. Although Schofield’s troops were at Utoy Creek on August 2, they, along with the XIV Corps, Army of the Cumberland, did not cross until the 4th. Schofield’s force began its movement to exploit this situation on the morning of the 5th, which was initially successful. Schofield then had to regroup his forces, which took the rest of the day. The delay allowed the Rebels to strengthen their defenses with abatis, which slowed the Union attack when it restarted on the morning of the 6th. The Federals were repulsed with heavy losses by Bate’s Division and failed in an attempt to break the railroad. On the 7th, the Union troops moved toward the Confederate main line and entrenched. Here they remained until late August. Results: Inconclusive |
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| General Information | ||
 Location: Fulton County Campaign: Atlanta Campaign (1864) Dates: August 5-7, 1864 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield [US]; Gen. John B. Hood [CS] Forces Engaged: Army of the Ohio [US]; Army of Tennessee [CS] Estimated Casualties: Unknown |
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