Tag Archives: John Geary

The Road to Atlanta: Pine Knob

Posted on June 15, 2014 by lwhite1864

As Butterfield’s 1st Brigade attacked the Confederate defenses at Gilgal Church, to his left Gen. John Geary advanced his XX Corps 2nd Division, the “White Stars,” against the ridge known Pine Knob, an extension from Pine Mountain. Geary, unlike Butterfield, … Continue reading →

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Fighting in the Hell Hole around New Hope Church

Posted on May 25, 2014 by lwhite1864

As Sherman swung his forces westward away from the Western and Atlantic Railroad and the formidable Confederate defenses there, Johnston quickly guessed his opponent’s next move and shifted his forces toward Dallas to meet him. On May 25, the lead … Continue reading →

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Small but Savage: Dug Gap

Posted on May 9, 2014 by lwhite1864

As Sherman engaged Joe Johnston’s Confederates around Dalton to hold them in place, Gen. James McPherson moved his Army of the Tennessee towards Snake Creek Gap, a passage to his rear. General John Geary’s White Star Division of the XX … Continue reading →

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“On Swept the Gallant Little Brigade”

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Phill Greenwalt

Part Two Sleep did not come easily for any of Steuart’s men on the slopes of Culp’s Hill. At 1:00 a.m. “we were awakened…by the advance of a column of Yankees, but a volley from our line caused them to … Continue reading →

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