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--The -- Grant, brought in to save the situation, steadily built up offensive strength, and on November 23- 25 burst the blockade in a series of brilliantly executed attacks. Union forces pushed Confederate troops away from Chattanooga. The victory set the stage f ....

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.... Thomas's command), bringing it to 60,000 men. In the confused battles of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge (Nov. 24-25, 1863), Thomas and Grant decisively defeated Bragg's 40,000 men. The result left Tennessee in Union hands. Frank E. Vandiver Bibliography: Catton, Bruce, Grant Takes Command (1968); Connelly, T. L., Autumn of Glory (1971); Cozzens, Peter, The Shipwreck of Their Hopes (1994); McDonough, J. L., Chattanooga (1984); McWhiney, Grady, Braxton Bragg and Confederate Defeat (1969). ....