Chattanooga and Chickamauga

A vivid collection of General H. V. Boynton’s firsthand letters brings the 1863 Chattanooga and Chickamauga campaigns to life. Written for the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette and now gathered with detailed maps, the correspondence offers a soldier’s eye‑witness account of maneuvers, terrain, and the fierce resolve of both Union and Confederate forces.

The letters balance vivid battlefield description with thoughtful reflection, urging readers to revisit a struggle many consider “worn” but that remains a cornerstone of Civil War strategy. As Boynton recounts the march from Murfreesboro, the daring tactics of Rose and Bragg, and the intense fighting in the forested hills, listeners gain a clear sense of the stakes and the human experience behind the historic victories and costly losses.