Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, CSA

Parts of the main armies in the western theater were engaged.

Union losses were around 1,600; Confederate losses are unknown.

After Johnston retreated to Allatoona Pass on May 19-20, Sherman decided that he would most likely pay dearly for attacking Johnston there, so he determined to move around Johnston’s left flank and steal a march toward Dallas. Johnston anticipated Sherman’s move and met the Union forces at New Hope Church. Sherman mistakenly surmised that Johnston had a token force and ordered Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker’s corps to attack. This corps was severely mauled. On the 26th, both sides entrenched, and skirmishing continued throughout the day.

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