The stalemate on the Kennesaw Mtn. front was broken when the rt. wing of Sherman´s forces was extended S. on the old Sandtown road to this point.
This eventuated July 1, 1864, when Brig. Gen. Milo S. Hascall´s (2d) div., 23d A. C. [US] moved to this strategic position which threatened Johnston´s lines [CS] of communication & retreat -- the State R. R. & highways E. of here & S. of Kennesaw Mountain.
McPherson´s Army of the Tennessee [US] joined the 23 A. C. here, July 2d & 3d. The 15th & 16th A.C. moved E. to Nickajack Creek & the 17th moved S. toward the Chattahoochee River.
033-63 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
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