Why was the Union interested in Chattanooga and Atlanta?

What was the significance of the Battle of Chattanooga?

Battle of Chattanooga, (November 23–25, 1863), in the American Civil War, a decisive engagement fought at Chattanooga on the Tennessee River in late November 1863, which contributed significantly to victory for the North. Chattanooga had strategic importance as a vital railroad junction for the Confederacy.

End date: 25, 1863

Part of: American Civil War

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Chattanooga and Atlanta were both railroad hubs.

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back in ye olden days, people have cars and planes and interstates and things like that, but they did have trains. trains were a lifeline for the south at the time. Think about what would happen to say Valdosta if I-75 was shut down.  they would be in ruin because they wouldn't be able to get enough food and supplies into the town to support the population. the same was true with the rail system, but if they took and Atlanta, they cut off the whole states from supplies, not just one town.  

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