📅 On This Day in Military History

November 24

1 event across history

⚔️📍 Chattanooga, Tennessee1863

Battle of Lookout Mountain — 'Battle Above the Clouds'

Union forces stormed the steep slopes of Lookout Mountain, fighting in thick fog and clouds above the city of Chattanooga. The dramatic assault — with soldiers climbing hand over hand — broke the Confederate siege of the city.

The capture of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge opened the gateway to Atlanta and set the stage for Sherman's March to the Sea.

Outcome

Union victory; Confederate siege of Chattanooga broken