How it started
William T. Sherman thought that flanking to the left would lead him to an easy win at Dallas, Georgia. Joseph E. Johnston anticipated Sherman's move and shifted his troops. The two small armies met at New Hope Church, Paulding, Georgia.
ABout the Battle
The Battle of New Hope Church was between the North, also known as the Union, and the South who were known as the Confederates. It can best be described as a lopsided battle. William Sherman, the Major General for the North at the time, had made a dreadful mistake that cost the North. Along with Joseph E. Johnston's great anticipation, the South had done very well in this battle. They had about 1300 less casualties than the North. Even though this is not a well-known battle, it shocked William Sherman and his army.
There were two important people in this battle, William Sherman and Joseph E. Johnston. Joseph Hooker was also a General of the Union during the battle, but he was not an important factor. William Sherman was the Major General at the time of the battle. Joseph E. Johnston was the Major General of the Confederates at the time of the battle. Sherman's mistake lost the battle for the North.
There were two important people in this battle, William Sherman and Joseph E. Johnston. Joseph Hooker was also a General of the Union during the battle, but he was not an important factor. William Sherman was the Major General at the time of the battle. Joseph E. Johnston was the Major General of the Confederates at the time of the battle. Sherman's mistake lost the battle for the North.
Conclusion
The total amount of Northern to South casualties was staggering. the North had about 1,660 casualties. the South only had about 350 casualties. that is an amazing number for a two-day battle. If this battle didn't happen, the North might have got to Dallas, Georgia and taken an easy victory.
Commanders
Union
Confederate
Fun Facts:
-Confederates had about 1300 less casualties
-New Hope Church is still currently active in Georgia
-New Hope Church is still currently active in Georgia