Second Battle of Dalton
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Atlanta Campaign |
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Rocky Face Ridge – Resaca – Adairsville – New Hope Church – Pickett's Mill – Dallas – Kolb's Farm – Kennesaw Mountain – Marietta – Pace's Ferry – Peachtree Creek – Atlanta – Ezra Church – Utoy Creek – 2nd Dalton – Lovejoy's Station – Jonesborough |
The Second Battle of Dalton was fought on August 14 and August 15, 1864, between Union and Confederate forces. The Confederates attempted a massive attack on the town, but Union forces held out until a relief force arrived, forcing the Confederates to retreat.