- First Battle of Dalton
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conflict=First Battle of Dalton
partof=theAmerican Civil War
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date=February 22 –February 27 ,1864
place= Whitfield County, Georgia
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result=Confederate victory
combatant1=United States of America
combatant2=Confederate States of America
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commander1=George H. Thomas
commander2=Joseph E. Johnston
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strength1=Army of the Cumberland
strength2=Army of Tennessee
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notes=The First Battle of Dalton took place between
February 22 andFebruary 27 ,1864 , in Whitfield County, Georgia. OnFebruary 22 , Maj. Gen.George H. Thomas decided to probe Gen.Joseph E. Johnston 's troops, to determine if the loss of two divisions to reinforce Confederate forces elsewhere, made them vulnerable to attack. After several days of intense skirmishing, Thomas's army withdrew upon realizing Johnston could repel any assault.References
* [http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/battles/ga006.htm National Park Service battle description]
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