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Why was the Battle of Chickamauga important?

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With 16,170 Union and 18,454 Confederate casualties, the Battle of Chickamauga was the second costliestbattle of the Civil War, ranking only behind Gettysburg, and was by far the deadliest battle fought in the West. hope this helps

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The Confederacy defended Georgia, but the Union won control of Chattanooga.

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