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(10-02) Recreated fortifications near Gilgal Church. Sloping logs
allowed head log to roll over the heads of the defenders if it was hit
by artillery fire |
(10-02) Defenders fired
under the head logs while standing on the firing step |
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(10-02) Head Logs Photo by Don Worth, UCLA |
(9-2013) Enlarge
In 1864, Union General William T. Sherman planned to take over Dallas to
control the traffic on the county roads that led to larger cities such
as Atlanta and Kennesaw. Confederate General Joseph Johnson commanded
his troops to stop the Union from the attempted take-over. Because of
the Unions attempt to control part of Paulding County, three battles
took place at New Hope Church, Dallas, and Picketts Mill. The battles
delayed Shermans attack on Atlanta. Paulding Countys historic
Henderson House served as the Union headquarters |
