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Today in History: Chickamauga Battle Marks Major Union Defeat

9/19/2025

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On September 19, 1863, the Battle of Chickamauga continued in northwestern Georgia, marking a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. This clash between Union and Confederate forces resulted in the most significant Union defeat in the Western Theater, concluding the Chickamauga Campaign with high casualties, second only to Gettysburg.

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On September 19, 1863, the Battle of Chickamauga continued in northwestern Georgia, marking a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. This clash between Union and Confederate forces resulted in the most significant Union defeat in the Western Theater, concluding the Chickamauga Campaign with high casualties, second only to Gettysburg.