The Battle of Peach Tree Creek: Hood's First Effort to Save Atlanta (Civil War America)
by Earl J. Hess
In 'The Battle of Peach Tree Creek,' Earl J. Hess delivers a comprehensive account of General Hood's first assault during the Atlanta Campaign. This pivotal Civil War battle saw Confederate forces clash with Union troops in a desperate defense of the city. Drawing on primary sources, the book uncovers the strategies, challenges, and outcomes that shaped the conflict's trajectory in 1864.
About This Book
The Battle of Peach Tree Creek stands as a critical engagement in the American Civil War's Atlanta Campaign, marking General John Bell Hood's initial major offensive to halt the Union advance.
Fought on July 20, 1864, near Atlanta, Georgia, the battle pitted Confederate troops against Major General George H. Thomas's Army of the Cumberland in a fierce struggle amid dense terrain.
Author Earl J. Hess provides a detailed examination of the tactical maneuvers, soldier experiences, and strategic implications of this understudied conflict.
As part of the acclaimed Civil War America series, the book illuminates Hood's bold yet ultimately unsuccessful effort to save Atlanta from Union capture.
Through rigorous historical analysis, it reveals the human cost and military lessons from this key moment in the war's Western Theater.
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