The Battle of Peachtree Creek Plaque 2 - Forces Engaged
The Federal Forces Engaged
(Sherman’s right wing)
The Army of the Cumberland Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas
Fourth Corps. *
2nd Division Brig. Gen. John Newton
(Kimball’s, Blake’s and Bradley’s brigades)
Fourteenth Corps.**
1st Division
1st Brigade Col. Anson G. McCook
Twentieth Corps.
1st Division Brig. Gen. Joseph Hooker
(Knipe’s, Ruger’s and Roberson’s brigades)
2nd Division Brig. Gen. John W. Geary
(Candy’s, Jones’ and Ireland’s brigades)
3rd Division Brig. Gen. Wm. T. Ward
(Harrison’s, Coburn’s and Wood’s brigades)
Estimated strength of troops actually engaged: 21,153
Actual losses (killed, wounded and missing): 1,779
* Less 1st and 3rd divisions. ** One brigade only.
The Confederate Forces Engaged
(Hardee’s and Stewart’s corps)
The Army of Tennessee Gen. John B. Hood
Hardee’s Corps Lieut. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee
Maney’s Division * Brig. Gen. George Maney
(Maney’s, Wright’s, Strah’s and Vaughan’s brigades)
Walker’s Division Maj. Gen. Wm. H. T. Walker
(Mercer’s, Gist’s and Steven’s brigades)
Bate’s Division Maj. Gen. Wm. B. Bate
(Tyler’s, Lewis’ and Finley’s brigades)
Stewart’s Corps Lieut. Gen. Alex. P. Stewart
Loring’s Division Maj. Gen. Wm. W. Loring
(Featherson’s and Scott’s brigades)
Walthall’s Division Maj. Gen. Edward C. Walthall
(Cantey’s and Reynolds’ brigades)
Estimated strength of troops actually engaged: 18,455
Estimated losses (killed, wounded and missing): 4,796
*Actually Cheatham’s, Maj. Gen. B. F. Cheatham was in temporary
Command of Hood’s Corps. East of Atlanta.
Georgia Historic Commission - Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission
Place 1964
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.