Battle of Pickett's Mill

Battle of Pickett's Mill Began: May 27, 1864 Ended: Same day Location: Paulding County, Georgia Theater: Western Theater Campaign: Atlanta Campaign Outcome: Confederate victory Combatants IV Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi Cleburne's Division, Kelly's Brigade, Army of Tennessee Commanders Oliver O. Howard Major General, USA Patrick R. Cleburne Major General, CSA Strength 14,000 Casualties 1,600 500

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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. (NPS summary)