The Battle of Missionary Ridge took place on November 25, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was part of the Chattanooga Campaign, where Union forces aimed to break the Confederate siege of the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The battle involved a series of assaults by Union troops against fortified Confederate positions on Missionary Ridge. Union General Ulysses S. Grant led the attack, which resulted in a decisive victory for the Union. The battle showcased the effectiveness of coordinated assaults and marked a significant turning point in the war, contributing to the eventual Union control of the Tennessee River and the South.