Pickett’s Mill (New Hope, New Hope Church )

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Pickett’s Mill (1864)

War:

American Civil War

Also known as:

New Hope, New Hope Church

Date(s):

27 May 1864

Location:

Paulding County, Georgia, US

Description:

Pickett’s Mill
Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard, USA
Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne, CSA

The Union IV Corps hit Cleburne’s reinforced division.

The Confederates inflicted three times their losses, which were 500 men.

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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