Battle of Dallas

Battle of Dallas
Part of the American Civil War
Date May 26–June 4, 1864 Location Paulding County, Georgia Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States of America	Confederate States of America
Commanders and leaders
Major General William Tecumseh Sherman	General Joseph E. Johnston
Strength
Military Division of the Mississippi	Army of Tennessee
Casualties and losses
2,400	3,000

The Battle of Dallas was a battle in the American Civil War. It occurred on May 24 - June 4 1864, in and around Dallas, Georgia, between Lt. General William J. Hardee's corps and the Union defense line, held by the XV Corps under Maj. General John A. Logan of the Army of the Tennessee. Previously on May 24, General Sherman learned that General Johnston was forming a line along the south side of Pumpkinvine Creek. Immediately, Johnston was given notice that either he was to give up his position or there would be a battle.

References

• National Park Service battle description