Chickamauga. Useless, Disastrous Battle

Published in 1907, 'Chickamauga. Useless, Disastrous Battle' by Smith D. Atkins offers a personal account of the Battle of Chickamauga during the American Civil War. As a colonel in the Ninety-Second Illinois Volunteers, Atkins reflects on the strategic decisions and leadership failures that led to significant Union losses. He argues that the battle was avoidable and critiques General Rosecrans for not securing Chattanooga without engaging in costly conflict. This work serves as both a historical analysis and a tribute to the bravery of the soldiers involved.