between 1863 and 1865 there were battles in Georgia 

Between the Union and Confederate armies

Battle of Chickamauga, Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Battle of Atlanta, and more

Although Georgia did not have as many wars on their land as other states, it was still involved in the war by fighting in wars out of their state

Georgia provided rifles, cannons gunpowder and more to confederate states 

The resources Georgia provided helped other confederate states during the Civil War

Confederate states depended on Georgia for materials & resources 

Georgians helped fight in battles in virginia 

The state was extremely affected by the Civil War 

Many people from Georgia helped during the war, and because of this 5,553 Georgians lost their lives

The Civil War left most of Georgia devastated and worried for the future

There were lots wounded people and soldiers

The battle of Chickamauga 

Took place in Chickamauga Creek 

The Union was trying to gain the crossroads for four major railroads 

Abraham believed if he got these railroads the confederate supplies would be cut therefore ending the war quicker

The confederate was just trying to defend their land during this battle 

The confederate army won the battle

This was an important battle because it was the largest confederate victory

Georgia did not only contribute men, they also contributed lots of materials for the rest of the confederacy

Georgia helped provide rifles, cannons, tools, sabers, gunpowder, wagons, railroad cars, saddles, harnesses, and clothing.

Almost 100,000 men served in the Civil War from Georgia

Union forces commanded by William T. Sherman

Union wanted to neutralize the important rail and supply area

Confederate forces defending the area under John B. Hoods command

Confederacy is defeated

Union victory (September 1864)

The railroads were an important military supply center

Captured and paroled with the city's troops