In This Terrible Sound, Peter Cozzens disputed the etymology of a locale near this battle as "river of death." On its first day, John Wilder's mounted infantry used Spencer re
In This Terrible Sound, Peter Cozzens disputed the etymology of a locale near this battle as "river of death." On its first day, John Wilder's mounted infantry used Spencer repeating rifles to repulse Confederates. During this battle, Union troops constructed log breastworks around the LaFayette Road and later held a position on Horseshoe Ridge. Due to confusion, the Union commander ordered Thomas J. Wood to move northward to fill a nonexistent (*) gap during this battle, opening up a real gap for Longstreet's troops to exploit. After this battle, the Union forces retreated to the recently-captured city of Chattanooga. For holding his position until the end of this battle's second day, George Thomas earned the nickname "Rock of" this battle. For 10 points, name this Confederate victory in which Braxton Bragg repulsed an advance by William Rosecrans into Georgia.
In This Terrible Sound, Peter Cozzens disputed the etymology of a locale near this battle as "river of death."