Pickett's Mill
- Other Name:
- New Hope, New Hope Church
- Campaign:
- Morgan's Raid Into Kentucky
- Date(s):
- May-September 1864
- Principal Commanders:
- Major General Oliver Howard [US] Major General Patrick Cleburne [CS]
- Forces Engaged:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Estimated Casualties:
- 2050 total (US 1600; CS 450;)
- Description:
- After the Union defeat at New Hope Church, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman ordered Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard to attack Gen. Joseph E. Johnston' s seemingly exposed right flank. The Confederates were ready for the attack, which did not unfold as planned because supporting troops never appeared. The Rebels repulsed the attack causing high casualties.
- Results:
- Confederate Victory
- CWSAC Reference #:
- GA012
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