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Resaca
Georgia
May 13-15, 1864
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston had withdrawn from Rocky Face Ridge to
the hills around Resaca. On the 13th, the Union troops tested
the Rebel lines to pinpoint their whereabouts. The next day full
scale fighting occurred, and the Union troops were generally repulsed
except on the Rebel right flank where Sherman did not fully exploit
his advantage. On the 15th, the battle continued with no advantage
to either side until Sherman sent a force across the Oostanula
River, at Lay's Ferry, towards Johnston's railroad supply line.
Unable to halt this Union movement, Johnston was forced to retire.
Result(s):
Inconclusive
Location:
Gordon County and Whitfield County
Campaign:
Atlanta Campaign (1864)
Date(s):
May 13-15, 1864
Principal
Commanders: Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman [US]; Gen. Joseph
E. Johnston [CS]
Forces
Engaged: Military Division of the Mississippi [US]; Army of
Tennessee [CS]
Estimated
Casualties: 5,547 total (US 2,747; CS 2,800)
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