The Battle of Chattanooga was a significant military engagement during the American Civil War, fought from November 23 to November 25, 1863. This battle involved Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, against the Confederate army commanded by General Braxton Bragg. The Union aimed to secure control of the vital supply lines and railroads in the region. The battle consisted of several key assaults, including the famous charge up Missionary Ridge. The Union victory at Chattanooga opened the way for their advance into the Deep South, marking a turning point in the war and boosting Northern morale.