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Point Park, Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga Battlefields Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Georgia and Tennessee

By United States. National Park Service

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Besieged soldiers, strategic blunders, and a landscape of war converge to reveal the untold stories behind a pivotal Union victory.

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2021-07-19
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"Point Park, Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga Battlefields" by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service, is a historical guide that explains the important battles of the Civil War within the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. It vividly describes the lead-up to the Union's triumph in the Battle of Chattanooga and the crucial role this area played during the war. The book walks you through the battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga, carefully examining the military plans, the people who led them, and how the land shaped the fighting. Readers learn about the tough times faced by Union soldiers trapped in Chattanooga and the reinforcements that turned the tide. It shines a light on battle strategies, important clashes on Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, and why these battles mattered so much in the bigger picture of the Civil War, while also encouraging people to explore the park's landmarks and memorials that honor the bravery of the soldiers.

About the Author

The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.

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