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Other Name: New Hope, New Hope Church
State: Georgia
Location: Paulding County
Campaign: Atlanta Campaign (1864)
Dates: May 27, 1864
Principal Commanders: union  Union States: Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard
confederate  Confederate States: Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne
Forces Engaged: union  Union States: IV Corps
confederate  Confederate States: Cleburne’s Division and Brig. Gen. John H. Kelly’s Brigade
Estimated Casualties: union  Union States: 1,600
confederate  Confederate States: 500
Total: 2,100 total
Results: Result(s): Confederate victory
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.
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