The Battles of Chattanooga: The Civil War in Four Minutes
Join Douglas Ullman, Jr. of the American Battlefield Trust as he recounts the Battles of Chattanooga which took place on November 23–25, 1863. Follow the three day battle from Brig. Gen. William F. “Baldy” Smith’s daring plan to float rafts down the Tennessee River by night to the fighting at Missionary Ridge, in order to learn how Grant’s army finally opened up the gateway to the South.
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The railroad turntable of Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, TN
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POINT PARK TOUR - BATTLE ABOVE THE CLOUDS LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CHATTANOOGA | CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL
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High atop Lookout Mountain’s most northern tip, there’s Point Park. Built in 1905 by the Army Corp of Engineers to commemorate the Battle Above the Clouds. fought during the Civil War in 1863. Although Most of the fighting took place on the mountainside and not in the vicinity of the park.
Carter Stevenson, commander of the three brigades that defended the area had positioned cannons atop Lookout Mountain to aid in its defense and to fire upon the advancing Union Army in Chattanooga. Once the cannons became ineffective, they were withdrawn at the end of that day, November 24, 1863, Stevenson was encamped in the area of the park, surrounded on three sides by a force ten times the size of his. Upon orders from General Braxton Bragg, Commander, of the Army of Tennessee, Stevenson withdrew his men southwest to Chickamauga Creek and Missionary Ridge.
Inside Point Park here, are numerous monuments to the men who fought and died. The New York Peace Memorial features a Union and a Confederate soldier shaking hands as a sign of reconciliation, and a small museum at the Ochs Overlook houses items of interest of the Civil War.
From Point Park it is possible to access many other sites through an intricate maze of trails. You can walk to Sunset Rock, where James Longstreet watched the Union Army march unopposed into Lookout Valley during the operations associated with the Battle of Browns Ferry. (1.1 miles,), walk to the Cravens House, 1.5 miles, or follow the eastern rim of the mountain. This trail is exceptionally beautiful at sunrise. They say.
An interesting part of the park that is often overlooked is the rock wall around the park and intricate design of the entrance. The Historic image of the gates of the Park, was constructed and modeled after the US Army Corps of Engineers Insignia. Just outside of the park is a visitor center with exhibits on the Civil War campaign for Chattanooga, including a large painting of The Battle Above the Clouds.
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Tennessee Valley 610: Spring on Missionary Ridge 2010
As we get ready to begin another exciting year of steam-powered adventures, let's take a look back eight years ago to when US Army 610 was the main workhorse for the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. In March of 2010, about a week before I started this channel, I made a brief visit to see her leading the Missionary Ridge Local between Grand Junction and East Chattanooga. A lot has changed at TVRM since then - at the conclusion of the 2010 season, 610 was retired and replaced with Southern 630, and 4501 joined three years later. At the time it was thought that 610 would be returned to service following 4501 as part of Norfolk Southern's 21st Century Steam program, but with the inclusion of 765 and 611 and the subsequent cancellation of mainline steam excursions, there was no need for a third steam locomotive in Chattanooga. Still, 610 is the perfect size for short-haul excursions and is in good condition - I'm sure we'll see her steamed up again someday. (Hopefully with a new, less annoying bell.)
Chattanooga Campaign | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Chattanooga Campaign
00:02:21 1 Background
00:02:30 1.1 Military situation
00:08:12 1.2 Reopening the Tennessee River
00:08:21 1.2.1 Opening the Cracker Line
00:11:45 1.2.2 Wauhatchie
00:14:47 1.2.3 Longstreet departs
00:17:10 1.3 Preparations for battle
00:21:49 2 Opposing forces
00:21:58 2.1 Union
00:23:09 2.2 Confederate
00:24:36 3 The Battles for Chattanooga
00:24:45 3.1 Orchard Knob
00:27:48 3.2 Lookout Mountain
00:30:42 3.3 Missionary Ridge
00:34:47 3.4 Rossville Gap
00:37:03 4 Retreat and pursuit
00:37:36 4.1 Ringgold Gap
00:38:54 5 Aftermath
00:41:17 6 Battlefield preservation
00:41:41 7 See also
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The Chattanooga Campaign was a series of maneuvers and battles in October and November 1863, during the American Civil War. Following the defeat of Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans' Union Army of the Cumberland at the Battle of Chickamauga in September, the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen. Braxton Bragg besieged Rosecrans and his men by occupying key high terrain around Chattanooga, Tennessee. Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was given command of Union forces in the West, now consolidated under the Division of the Mississippi. Significant reinforcements also began to arrive with him in Chattanooga from Mississippi and the Eastern Theater. On October 19, Grant removed Rosecrans from command of the Army of the Cumberland and replaced him with Major General George Henry Thomas.
After opening a supply line (the Cracker Line) to feed his starving men and animals, Grant's army fought off a Confederate counterattack at the Battle of Wauhatchie on October 28–29, 1863. On November 23, the Army of the Cumberland advanced from the fortifications around Chattanooga to seize the minor high ground at Orchard Knob while elements of the Union Army of the Tennessee under Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman maneuvered to launch a surprise attack against Bragg's right flank on Missionary Ridge. On November 24, Sherman's men crossed the Tennessee River in the morning and then advanced to occupy high ground at the northern end of Missionary Ridge in the afternoon. The same day, Eastern Theater troops under Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker defeated the Confederates in the Battle of Lookout Mountain. The next day they began a movement toward Bragg's left flank at Rossville.
On November 25, Sherman's attack on Bragg's right flank made little progress. Hoping to distract Bragg's attention, Grant ordered Thomas's army to advance in the center of his line to the base of Missionary Ridge. A combination of misunderstood orders and the pressure of the tactical situation caused Thomas's men to surge to the top of Missionary Ridge, routing the Army of Tennessee, which retreated to Dalton, Georgia, fighting off the Union pursuit successfully at the Battle of Ringgold Gap. Bragg's defeat eliminated the last significant Confederate control of Tennessee and opened the door to an invasion of the Deep South, leading to Sherman's Atlanta Campaign of 1864.
SOU 4501 leads TVRM's Missionary Ridge Local
Our visit to Chattanooga found us at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. It was during our visit to this historic museum that we took a ride on their Missionary Ridge Local, pulled by the one and only Southern Railway 4501! From trackside to inside the cab, you'll see the famous mikado lead the train on a round trip between Grand Junction and East Chattanooga.
A special thank you to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and Norfolk Southern Corp for making this possible.
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Move to Chattanooga, Tennessee
This short video is simply a glimpse of the beauty of Chattanooga. This gem of a city is located 2 hours southeast of Nashville, 2 hours north of Atlanta, 2.5 hours from Birmingham and 2 hours from Knoxville. Why more people don't already live here? Well, that is definitely going to change as time goes on. People will be tired of the traffic, high property taxes, and lack of opportunities in the bigger cities. More and more people are finding Chattanooga a viable solution for their families needs. Research Chattanooga and you'll see why this is a retirement destination, a great place to raise a family as well as great place to start a business for young men and women. No matter where you are in life, Chattanooga can help you attain your dreams, whatever that dream may be!
Southern 630: Missionary Ridge Local (with Cab Ride) 3-11-2018
Here is the start of the Southern Railway Photocharter Trilogy! Set got down there a day early to chase Southern 630 on the Missionary Ridge Local, he even got another Cab Ride with the 630.
When Action & Set let Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Railfest of 2017, both said they would like to return as they had a great time, and the Southern 630 & 4501 were both awesome engines. Set also didn't want to wait 21 years to come back! So when Set first saw the Photocharter he toyed with it till he realized that he could get the time off. Sunday was originally up in the air, but when he found out 630 was operating he decided to get to Chattanooga Early! While loosing an hour of sleep that night, the day was fantastic. Set got some good shots of the 630, it was the warmest day on this trip. With Temperatures in the low 50s the 630 still put on a show. It was also great to get another Cab Ride with the 630!
Well, as we get closer to the Photocharter videos from early March, we will soon be probably going inactive. The next Steam engine we will probably be chasing will be in May. And with the Recent Amtrak Announcements i don't know if that will effect Engines we have wanted to see. Including the 765! But i am sure we will still have a great 2018! As Always follow us on Twitter & Instagram and like us on facebook so you can stay up to date with our adventures!
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The Civil War: The 19th Tennesssee Regiment /150 Years Sesquicentennial
The 19th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, or Nineteenth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment, was an infantry regiment in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
The 19th Tennessee was formed from companies of men from the counties of East Tennessee and was mustered into the Confederate army at Knoxville, Tennessee, in the spring of 1861. Beginning the war with a force of over 1,000 men, only 78 soldiers were present when the 19th surrendered. Fifty-eight of the remaining 78 soldiers were from the initial muster at the beginning of the war. The remaining 20 soldiers joined the regiment later.
The regiment was encamped at Greensboro, North Carolina, when the Army of Tennessee surrendered on April 26, 1865.
Active 1861--1865
Engagements
*Cumberland Gap (Garrison Duty)
* Barbourville
* Fishing Creek
*Shiloh
* Vicksburg
* Baton Rouge
* Mufreesboro
* Chickamauga
* Chattanooga
* Missionary Ridge
* Atlanta
* Franklin
* Nashville
* Bentonville
The 19th Tennessee fought in every major battle and campaign of the Army of Tennessee except the Battle of Perryville.
*Special Thanks to Joseph Reed of the 19th TN Volunteers Reenactment Group 19tnrebel on youtube for some photographs of the 19th and photo of the grave of Lieutenant Robert J. Tipton
The 19th was selected to stand guard over the remains of the last H.L. Hunley crew, and appointed the distinction of serving as Honour Guard during the interment of her crew in Magnolia Cemetery.
CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE I-24 PT. 1
Entering Tennessee on I-24 into Chattanooga from Georgia. Part 1 of 2.
Chattanooga, a city in southeastern Tennessee, is set along the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Its trolleylike Incline Railway scales steep Lookout Mountain before reaching Ruby Falls waterfall and Rock City, featuring sweeping views, sandstone formations and gardens. Point Park, also atop Lookout, marks the site of a Civil War battle now honored at the Battles for Chattanooga Museum.
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Lookout Mountain at Chattanooga: Battlefield Live
Join the American Battlefield Trust for this detailed look into the events at the famed Lookout Mountain during the Battle of Chattanooga.
Recorded Live on September 20, 2018 in Chattanooga.
Local 191 - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Local 191 is a bar/restaurant near Chattanooga's river front and the Tennessee Aquarium. It shares a kitchen with The Blue Plate.
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BATTLE OF RINGGOLD GAP AND CONFEDERATE BRIG GEN PATRICK CLEBURNE
Patrick Ronayne Cleburne (/ˈkleɪbɜːrn/ klay-burn; March 17, 1828 – November 30, 1864) was an Irish-born American soldier, best known for his service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, where he rose to the rank of major general.[2]
Born in County Cork, Ireland, Cleburne served in the 41st Regiment of Foot, a Welsh regiment of the British Army, after failing to gain entrance into Trinity College of Medicine in 1846. He emigrated to the United States three years later. At the beginning of the Civil War, Cleburne sided with the Confederate States. He progressed from being a private soldier in the local militia to a division commander. Cleburne participated in many successful military campaigns, especially the Battle of Stones River, the Battle of Missionary Ridge and the Battle of Ringgold Gap. His strategic ability gained him the nickname Stonewall of the West. He was killed in 1864, at the Battle of Franklin.
State of the City 2014 - Chattanooga TN
A retrospective of FY2013/2014.
A ride on the Incline, Chattanooga Tennessee
A virtual tour of the ride on the Incline railroad located on Lookout mountain, Chattanooga Tennessee.
Riding the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Missionary Ridge Local 5-28-18
On Memorial Day, May 28th, 2018, I rode the 12:05pm Missionary Ridge Local on the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Here are some highlights.
MC and MADD Talk The Civil War Episode 26 Battle of Chattanooga
Battle of Chattanooga is this weeks event in the war between the states
Battle of Chattanooga
In order to lift the seige of Chattanooga, Lincoln took a number of immediate actions. He ordered 20,000 reinforcements from the Army of the Potomac to Chattanooga, and he appointed U.S. Grant as the overall commander of Union troops west of the Alleghenies. Grant took immediate action to improve the supply lines. Then, on November 24th, he launched his attack on Confederate lines. That day troops under, General Hooker, captured Lookout Mountain. The next day troops under General Thomas broke through the center of the Confederate lines and sent the Confederates in headlong retreat.
TVRM Missionary Ridge Local w/Southern 630, 3-26-17
I was originally planning for Southern 4501 but I'll take 630 any day! Sorry for the shakiness as I did not think to bring my tripod.