Battle of Decatur

The Battle of Decatur was a demonstration conducted from October 26 to October 29, 1864, as part of the Franklin-Nashville Campaign of the American Civil War. Union forces of 3–5,000 men under Brigadier-General Robert S. Granger prevented the 39,000 men of the Confederate Army of Tennessee under General John B. Hood from crossing the Tennessee River at Decatur, Alabama.

For the Civil War battle in Decatur, Georgia, see Battle of Atlanta.

Battle of Decatur
Part of the American Civil War
DateOctober 26–29, 1864 (1864-10-26 – 1864-10-29)
Location
Decatur, Alabama
34.614°N 86.986°W / 34.614; -86.986
Result Union victory
Belligerents
 United States (Union)  Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Robert S. Granger John B. Hood
Strength
3,000–5,000 39,000
Casualties and losses
155 450
Decatur
Location within Alabama
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