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Braxton Bragg

The Union stood in danger of losing an entire army at Chattanooga. Then U. S. Grant arrived, and directed the most dramatic battle of the Civil War.

Surprised and almost overwhelmed, he stubbornly refused to admit defeat. His cool conduct saved his army and his job

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