After the Battles for Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and Chattanooga, General George Thomas picked a location for the final resting place for the fallen Union soldiers. It is also the only National Cemetery containing the remains of prisoners of war from both World Wars. Distinctive monuments, including the one shown to Andrews' Raiders of the Great Locomotive Chase, can be seen throughout. Join Historian Dave Powell to learn more.

This video is part of our Battlefield Tour Series covering Civil War Georgia. View the full playlist here: [ Ссылка ]

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

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