A Union General promoted to Major General at this battle was the improbably named "Jefferson C. Davis," who had once murdered his superior officer, Bull Nelson.
A Union General promoted to Major General at this battle was the improbably named "Jefferson C. Davis," who had once murdered his superior officer, Bull Nelson. During it, Daniel McCook was killed at the "Dead Angle," while John Logan vigorously attacked Pigeon Hill. About a month after this battle, the winning commander, Joseph Johnston, was replaced by John Bell Hood. Taking place in Cobb County, it gave the name to the first commissioner of Major League Baseball. For 10 points, name this June 1864 battle in the Atlanta campaign, the last frontal assault launched by William Sherman.
A Union General promoted to Major General at this battle was the improbably named "Jefferson C. Davis," who had once murdered his superior officer, Bull Nelson.
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain