| Battle Name: | Pickett’s Mills |
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| Other Names: | New Hope, New Hope Church |
| State: | Georgia |
| Location: | Paulding County |
| Campaign: | Atlanta Campaign (1864) |
| Dates: | May 27, 1864 |
| Principal Commanders: | Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard [US]; Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: | IV Corps [US]; Cleburne’s Division and Brig. Gen. John H. Kelly’s Brigade [CS] |
| Estimated Casualties: | 2,100 total (US 1,600; CS 500) |
| Description: | After the Union defeat at New Hope Church, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman ordered Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard to attack Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’ s seemingly exposed right flank. The Confederates were ready for the attack, which did not unfold as planned because supporting troops never appeared. The Rebels repulsed the attack causing high casualties. |
| Results: | Confederate victory |