Battle of Kolb's Farm
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Battle Dates:
06/22/1864 - 06/22/1864
Other Names:
No other names listed.
Campaign:
Atlanta Campaign
CWSAC Priority Level:
Priority II, Class C
1730-1750 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008, USA
Details:
Kolb’s Farm
Other Names: None
Location: Cobb County
Campaign: Atlanta Campaign (1864)
Date(s): June 22, 1864
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield and Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker [US]; Lt. Gen. John B. Hood [CS]
Forces Engaged: Two corps [US]; Hood s Corps [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 1,350 total (US 350; CS 1,000)
Description: On the night of June 18-19, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, fearing envelopment, moved his army to a new, previously selected position astride Kennesaw Mountain, an entrenched arc-shaped line to the west of Marietta, to protect his supply line, the Western & Atlantic Railroad. Having encountered entrenched Rebels astride Kennesaw Mountain stretching southward, Sherman fixed them in front and extended his right wing to envelop their flank and menace the railroad. Joe Johnston countered by moving John B. Hood’s corps from the left flank to the right on June 22. Arriving in his new position at Mt. Zion Church, Hood decided, on his own, to attack. Warned of Hood’s intentions, Union generals John Schofield and Joseph Hooker entrenched. Union artillery and swampy terrain thwarted Hood’s attack and forced him to withdraw with costly casualties. Although the victor, Sherman’s attempts at envelopment had momentarily failed.
Result(s): Union victory
National Park: Kennesaw Mountain NBP