January 17, 1864 - Union forces under Gen. John G. Parke advance on Dandridge, Tennessee, forcing Longstreet's Confederate troops to fall back. However, Longstreet moved additional troops into the area. As the Union Cavalry neared the crossroads they discovered enemy artillery, moved in the day before. The Union couldn't dislodge the Confederates, and was compelled to retire to Dandridge. At noon the next day Sturgis received information that the Rebels were preparing for an attack, so he formed his men into the line of battle. At 4 pm that afternoon the Confederates advanced and the fighting began. The battle continued long after dark, with the Federals occupying the same ground as when the fighting began earlier in the day. During the night, the Federals fell back to New Market and Strawberry Plains. The Rebels were unable to pursue them because of lack of ammunition, cannons, and shoes. The Union forces had left the area for the time being, but the Confederates had failed to either destroy or capture the Federals as they should have. January 26, 1864 - The Confederate force fails in its attempt to take Athens, Alabama. At 4:00 am, the Confederate cavalry, numbering 600 soldiers, attacked Athens, which was held by 100 Union troops. The Confederates retreated after the two hour battle. Although greatly outnumbered, the Union forces were able to repulse their attackers. February 20, 1864 - Battle at Olustee. More information about the Battle at Olustee CLICK HERE. March 9, 1864 - President Lincoln appoints Gen. Grant to command all of the armies of the United States. Gen. William T. Sherman succeeds Grant as commander in the west. May 1-4, 1863 - Battle of the Wilderness. More information about the Battle of the Wilderness CLICK HERE. May 8-21, 1864 - Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. More information about the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House CLICK HERE. June 3-12, 1864 - Battle of Cold Harbor. More information about the Battle of Cold Harbor CLICK HERE. June 15 - April 2, 1864 - Siege at Petersburg. More information about the Siege at Petersburg CLICK HERE. July 13, 1864 - Confederate General Jubal Early led his forces into Maryland to relieve pressure on Lee's army. Early got within 5 miles of Washington, DC. before he was driven back to Virginia. July 20, 1864 - Sherman's forces battle the Rebels, now under the command of Gen. John B. Hood, in Atlanta. August 2-23, 1864 - Battle of Mobile Bay. More information about the Battle of Mobile Bay CLICK HERE. July 22, 1864 - Battle of Atlanta. More information about the Battle of Atlanta CLICK HERE. August 29, 1864 - Democrats nominate George B. McClellan for President to run against Republican incumbant, Abraham Lincoln. September 2, 1864 - Hood surrenders to Sherman Sept. 1st, the next day Sherman declares: "Atlanta is ours and fairly won." The victory helps Lincoln's campaign immensely. Sherman remained in Atlanta for two months, resting his battle worn troops, and accumulating supplies. October 19, 1864 - A decisive Union victory by Cavalry Gen. Philip H. Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley over Jubal Early's troops. October 26-29, 1864 - Franklin-Nashville Campaign. For more information about the Franklin-Nashville Campaign CLICK HERE. November 15, 1864 - March to the Sea. For more information about the March to the Sea CLICK HERE.