Point Park, Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga Battlefields Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Georgia and Tennessee

"Point Park, Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga Battlefields" is a historical account published by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service in the early 1960s. This publication serves as a guide to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, exploring the significant battles that took place during the American Civil War. The book provides insights into the strategic importance of the Chattanooga area, detailing the events leading to the Union victory at the Battle of Chattanooga. The content of the book focuses on the battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga, detailing military maneuvers, key figures, and the geographical landscape that influenced the fighting. It recounts the desperate situation of Union forces besieged in Chattanooga and their subsequent reinforcements, which ultimately led to a successful counteroffensive. The narrative covers essential elements of the battles, including tactics employed, major engagements across Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, and the significance of these events in the larger context of the Civil War. Additionally, it invites readers to visit the historical park, highlighting key locations and monuments that commemorate the valor of the soldiers involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.